A few days ago
Anonymous

I work as a toddler teacher in a day care center. Would I be considered a teacher as much?

as the teachers in the schools are? I am thinking so. Also do you think I am better off working this job that is a five minute drive from my house than getting a higher paying job as a teacher in the school system that would require me to drive thirty to forty miles to work every day. I make ten dollers an hour now but I know the teacher job would pay more but the gas would cost and the wear on my car also. What do you all think? Thanks. 🙂

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A few days ago
embroidery fan

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You’d be considered a teacher in the field of ECE: Early Childhood Education. It has less status & prestige than teachers of older students, but that may not matter to you…
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A few days ago
prince fan
You are not considered a teacher, but a care provider. You have to consider the pros and cons of working in a school system. If you are currently working with toddlers then you are employed all year round. I work in Junior High – the salary is much higher than yours, but I don’t get paid 2 months a year. Public schools offer brilliant insurance at an affordable cost, so you may want to consider all your options. First you would have to get your teaching degree and license.
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A few days ago
SpursFan123
Do you have a degree in education? Have you passed teacher exams for your state? If not, you are not considered a teacher. As to a higher paying job, you need to ask yourself what kind of career can you have at the day care. Can you ever be director? Is there a way to improve your income where you are now? Teachers with more years experience and advanced degrees earn more money. There doesn’t seem to be much advancement in a day care center.
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A few days ago
eastacademic
You are not considered a teacher, but please do not take that as a knock. You do important work. I would say to do whatever you can to become a teacher… if you need to finish your BA, do so, and get a credential and work in a classroom.

The reason I say this is, because you are not considered a teacher (to the school) you have no job security. A new supervisor could come in and you could be let go for no reason. Teachers have a contract. try to get this.

good luck to you@!

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