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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I started subbing at a preschool when my youngest started to elementary school and eventually became an assistant. It was definitely a sanity-saver for me! I loved the social interaction, making a little money, and having the afternoons and summers off to spend with my kids.  I only worked three days per week, so I was able to get my errands done on the other days and have the weekend free for family time or whatever. After many years, I made the transition to working as a paraeducator with the public school system. While the pay is decent, and the benefits are nice, I miss having free days during the week and because I'm often too tired to do anything after work, I end up grocery shopping and running errands on the weekends.  I also miss the ease with which I used to take days off of work; now I have more paid days available, but the principal won't always approve them, and I have to coordinate my personal leave with my teammates; it's just more of a hassle to use my leave that it was at a small preschool.

There are lots of moms working at both preschools and in the public schools. I highly recommend getting on the sub list with some local preschools and with the county, to see if you like the work before you make too much of a commitment. Subbing is great because you can choose your work schedule! I often find myself envying the subs at my school, because they don't have to show up every day like I do! Good luck![/quote]

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