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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi! I’m a single mom of 1 and a public school teacher.  First, do make sure you have the necessary licensures and qualifications for a classroom teacher job.  Next—How many years of experience do you have?  That will make a big difference.  I have 15+ years of experience and more than just a single masters degree, so my salary is actually pretty good.  I also inherited a college fund for my child and a large down payment for a house.  I also have lived here most of my life and have friends who sometimes babysit or help out when I’m in a jam.  Which I say just to point out that you shouldn’t look at other women doing it and assume you can too.  Everyone’s situation is different.   I just think that dose of reality is important. You can go on the websites for the different school Districts and figure out about what your salary would be.  I think living in parts Fairfax, Loudon or PW is manageable on $70k but less than that would be an immense struggle.  There are decent 2 bedroom apartments in very safe communities out in those suburbs.[/quote]

I have two Master's degrees and definitely the correct license for Elementary in state of Virginia however my only actual experience so far in K-5 has been working as a long-term sub in an international school for two years. I have not yet had a class truly of my own.in an ES setting (I'm currently teaching adults).[/quote]

In Fairfax, if they were generous (which they might be given your other qualifications) and gave you credit for 3 years of experience, you’d be making $60,094, on the 2022 pay scale for Masters +30.  I know many teachers in Fairfax who are able to have their kids go to their assigned school with them and avoid before and after costs.  On a limited budget and without a social network I might avoid working in a different county than where your child attends school.  The differences in holidays and snow days are a real headache.  
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