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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would not recommend doing this. First, the high schools prefer to hire young teachers who are more relatable to the students and can also coach something after school. Also, you might be shocked at how poorly you will be treated by admin and parents after working in a field that is generally respected.

If none of this phases you, you will have an easier time finding a position in a middle school. You could still teach civics.[/quote]

Not to mention how poorly you’ll be treated by students, depending on where you teach.

I toyed for years with the idea of doing Teach for America (a low cost path to teacher certification with a two year requirement to teach in Title I schools) and have posted here about it. I had my application all ready to go with the plan to start this summer, but a couple of months working in a before/after school program at the YMCA this last winter cured me of the interest in teaching in public schools today.

Maybe in really good schools the situation is better, but you will deal with helicopter parents there. Across the board teachers are leaving in much higher numbers than usual attrition rates primarily because of cell phone use and lack of administrative support for dealing with disruptive student behavior.

I worked with some great kids at the Y and I miss them. The very disruptive kids and the zero support from administration turned me right off. I was treated with more respect by criminal defendants even when I was the prosecutor putting them in prison than I was by many of the students and administrators and no, I’m not a jerk who goes around stirring crap.

Public schools today are in crisis. If money is truly not an issue for you OP, get a job teaching at a charter or private school where you’ll be better appreciated and the expectations of students are much higher so overall it should be a much more stimulating experience. [/quote]

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