Anonymous wrote:I would love but they don't let parents

Yes they do. A mom in our neighborhood is a very regular sub at our ES. She used to teach there.

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Anonymous wrote:I will sign up as soon as my youngest (senior) gets into college. I actually won't mind being a substitute teacher. I am super qualified in Math.

I expect that with a Math background you could pick and choose your assignments. Teachers are always looking for subs who can teach the lesson plan rather than just babysit. When I was a teacher if I ever needed a sub I usually got the former, but I expect that with Covid, the latter is more prevalent than before.

If they were going to do it, they'd do it now. They are just staying that to pretend they will and are doing something to help.

Not the math person above, but I was a sub who could teach lesson plans, math, Eng at hs level. With some classes, that was a problem with kids expecting not to work and acting up. I sure wouldn't want to enforce mask wearing with some of them.

I'm really quite good at math, and beyond advanced at any math that would be taught in grade k-12. But, does that really translate into an effective substitute teacher??? Teaching is a skill that I don't have much of, and I have a feeling I'd be terrified (in non-COVID times, this is not COVID related!) of standing up in front of a group of children and being responsible for imparting knowledge on to them.

I have a <5 with closed childcare, so no, I'm not trying to sub or even supervising lunch/recess. But real question, are people who are warm bodies but no experience or knowledge about teaching actually desired for subs???

You can work as a paraprofessional and that's 1-1 or smaller groups. You really are just pretending to tell yourself you are a great person but you really have no intention of actually doing things or helping.

No... I'm saying that I suspect I'd be no more helpful as a sub than the next parent who majored in English (or whatever). Math knowledge has limited use without teaching ability. I'm actually saying teaching seems to be a skill. one that I've not yet learned. But I'm also wondering if just having math knowledge is advantageous. Surely the teaching part can be learned, but I also recognize some teachers have a lot of natural talent, too. Also, I'm not saying I am incapable of being a "warm body" sub - who can't do that (albeit poorly)? I'm unable due to childcare at the moment, but you are right. If I didn't have that barrier, would I really step up? I don't know. It would be tough.

I really do respect teachers, and think this whole pandemic is crap for teachers.

I am the mom who has tons of credits in Math. I feel I can teach if I want to because I have tutored my kids (and their friends) for years now in almost all subjects from K-12 (except French). I am actually pretty good in teaching kids who find Math hard. Lets see.

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Anonymous wrote:Mcps is really desperate for substitutes. And hey a lot of you guys think the teaching is super easy so you may as well take some vacation time and still get paid to do a side hustle.

A lot of professionals have professions that don’t allow for a “side hustle”, unlike teaching.

Teacher here. It’s hard to have aside hustle when I work 60 hours a week. The summers? They are spent doing curricula writing, recertification classes, and new teacher training (mentoring). There are some teachers who can take on a second job, but many of us can’t.

Come on, now. A large majority of teachers were private tutoring during remote learning. We know what’s really going on.

Parent here. What is really going on? Some teachers have more time because they've been teaching a while or they are single so they tutor on the side? That's been going on forever and good thing they do.
OR they need the money. But you tell me the real story since you seem to know it all.

I believe the poster was merely exposing the false nature of a teachers statement when she said no teachers tutor on the side.

Where did a teacher say that no teachers tutor on the side? I see one teacher (me) say she can’t. I also said some can, but many can’t. I doubt that’s a false statement.

So there are mcps ethics guidelines that teachers have to adhere to if they want to be a tutor.

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Anonymous wrote:I will sign up as soon as my youngest (senior) gets into college. I actually won't mind being a substitute teacher. I am super qualified in Math.

I expect that with a Math background you could pick and choose your assignments. Teachers are always looking for subs who can teach the lesson plan rather than just babysit. When I was a teacher if I ever needed a sub I usually got the former, but I expect that with Covid, the latter is more prevalent than before.

If they were going to do it, they'd do it now. They are just staying that to pretend they will and are doing something to help.

Not the math person above, but I was a sub who could teach lesson plans, math, Eng at hs level. With some classes, that was a problem with kids expecting not to work and acting up. I sure wouldn't want to enforce mask wearing with some of them.

I'm really quite good at math, and beyond advanced at any math that would be taught in grade k-12. But, does that really translate into an effective substitute teacher??? Teaching is a skill that I don't have much of, and I have a feeling I'd be terrified (in non-COVID times, this is not COVID related!) of standing up in front of a group of children and being responsible for imparting knowledge on to them.

I have a <5 with closed childcare, so no, I'm not trying to sub or even supervising lunch/recess. But real question, are people who are warm bodies but no experience or knowledge about teaching actually desired for subs???

You can work as a paraprofessional and that's 1-1 or smaller groups. You really are just pretending to tell yourself you are a great person but you really have no intention of actually doing things or helping.

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Anonymous wrote:I will sign up as soon as my youngest (senior) gets into college. I actually won't mind being a substitute teacher. I am super qualified in Math.

I expect that with a Math background you could pick and choose your assignments. Teachers are always looking for subs who can teach the lesson plan rather than just babysit. When I was a teacher if I ever needed a sub I usually got the former, but I expect that with Covid, the latter is more prevalent than before.

If they were going to do it, they'd do it now. They are just staying that to pretend they will and are doing something to help.

Not the math person above, but I was a sub who could teach lesson plans, math, Eng at hs level. With some classes, that was a problem with kids expecting not to work and acting up. I sure wouldn't want to enforce mask wearing with some of them.

I'm really quite good at math, and beyond advanced at any math that would be taught in grade k-12. But, does that really translate into an effective substitute teacher??? Teaching is a skill that I don't have much of, and I have a feeling I'd be terrified (in non-COVID times, this is not COVID related!) of standing up in front of a group of children and being responsible for imparting knowledge on to them.

I have a <5 with closed childcare, so no, I'm not trying to sub or even supervising lunch/recess. But real question, are people who are warm bodies but no experience or knowledge about teaching actually desired for subs???

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Anonymous wrote:Mcps is really desperate for substitutes. And hey a lot of you guys think the teaching is super easy so you may as well take some vacation time and still get paid to do a side hustle.

A lot of professionals have professions that don’t allow for a “side hustle”, unlike teaching.

Teacher here. It’s hard to have aside hustle when I work 60 hours a week. The summers? They are spent doing curricula writing, recertification classes, and new teacher training (mentoring). There are some teachers who can take on a second job, but many of us can’t.

Come on, now. A large majority of teachers were private tutoring during remote learning. We know what’s really going on.

I don’t know a single teacher who did that. We were too busy changing lessons to fit a virtual format and holding extra office hours to help our students. I’m sorry you have such a poor opinion of teachers.

Don't listen to these clowns. Most of us are grateful for teachers like you. Thanks!

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Anonymous wrote:Two months agao, I submitted an application to be a substitute teacher, completed the online background check, training, etc. but I haven't heard anything. How should I follow-up?

I love how no one replies to this poster, who really tried

I am here for one to volunteer to pay higher taxes to raise sub wages to $50/ hr.
I propose we also get rid of half the central office, since no one is actually doing anything there (like processing applications). Then outsource it to a county where median pay is half ours.

Seriously, what is up with the central office that they can't process the substitute position applications? And pay more.

Anonymous wrote:No, because of parents.

Teachers should be paid double.

No because of the school board. If you want teachers paid more pay the administrators less.

No, because of parents.

Teachers should be paid double.

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Anonymous wrote:I will sign up as soon as my youngest (senior) gets into college. I actually won't mind being a substitute teacher. I am super qualified in Math.

I expect that with a Math background you could pick and choose your assignments. Teachers are always looking for subs who can teach the lesson plan rather than just babysit. When I was a teacher if I ever needed a sub I usually got the former, but I expect that with Covid, the latter is more prevalent than before.

If they were going to do it, they'd do it now. They are just staying that to pretend they will and are doing something to help.

Not the math person above, but I was a sub who could teach lesson plans, math, Eng at hs level. With some classes, that was a problem with kids expecting not to work and acting up. I sure wouldn't want to enforce mask wearing with some of them.

Nope. I subbed pre-covid, and it is hard and poorly paid. Teachers and kids look at you as less than. Not worth that pay/environment AND covid risk. And becoming mask enforcement. Nope.

I would gladly do it for free, if I could choose only certain classes and come in for one or two periods to minimize risk.

I am amazed at how teachers are teaching through all this. My kids have some outstanding teachers, and we are grateful to them.

MCPS needs to pay subs better, make it easier to become a sub. Schools need to better support for subs if kids are disruptive, and teachers have more realistic expectations of what can be accomplished if it's a short term gig.

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Anonymous wrote:I will sign up as soon as my youngest (senior) gets into college. I actually won't mind being a substitute teacher. I am super qualified in Math.

I expect that with a Math background you could pick and choose your assignments. Teachers are always looking for subs who can teach the lesson plan rather than just babysit. When I was a teacher if I ever needed a sub I usually got the former, but I expect that with Covid, the latter is more prevalent than before.

If they were going to do it, they'd do it now. They are just staying that to pretend they will and are doing something to help.

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Anonymous wrote:Mcps is really desperate for substitutes. And hey a lot of you guys think the teaching is super easy so you may as well take some vacation time and still get paid to do a side hustle.

A lot of professionals have professions that don’t allow for a “side hustle”, unlike teaching.

Teacher here. It’s hard to have aside hustle when I work 60 hours a week. The summers? They are spent doing curricula writing, recertification classes, and new teacher training (mentoring). There are some teachers who can take on a second job, but many of us can’t.

Come on, now. A large majority of teachers were private tutoring during remote learning. We know what’s really going on.

I don’t know a single teacher who did that. We were too busy changing lessons to fit a virtual format and holding extra office hours to help our students. I’m sorry you have such a poor opinion of teachers.

Yes, all my kids' teachers were just trying to keep it together with all the different learning configurations and helping anxious kids. They've had a doozy of a year+. Don't know anyone able to do private tutoring as they are putting in extreme overtime with their regular teaching. Thank you, Teachers!!

Anonymous wrote:I will sign up as soon as my youngest (senior) gets into college. I actually won't mind being a substitute teacher. I am super qualified in Math.

Why can't you do it now?