Telling my new principal...

dancinqueeen1717 · November 2014

Hi ladies!

Okay, here's my situation...I'm a former teacher, but I've been a SAHM for the last two years and found out I was expecting in September. I substitute teach here and there, but I wasn't really looking for anything else. A friend of mine is an administrator at a local school and called me to tell me that there was a part-time job available in my content area. Part-time teaching gigs are very rare in my area, and I didn't want to miss out on the opportunity. He (the administrator) STRONGLY advised me not to reveal my pregnancy in the interview, as it could open the school up for a discrimination lawsuit. I felt really guilty and somewhat deceptive about it, but I just didn't mention it. I ended up getting the job about a month ago, and I am really loving it. The problem is that I am starting to show a little sooner than I anticipated, and I feel like I should let my new principal know before she guesses. I am due 5/20, so I won't be able to finish up the school year with my students.

My mom mentioned that maybe I should tell my principal that I didn't realize quite how far along I was when I took the job. My husband says that I absolutely should not lie. I really want to continue this job, and I don't want the school to think I was trying to trick them or anything. Any suggestions for how to break this news or things to say/not say? Thanks!

ladyteach0505 · November 2014

I wouldn't worry about it- you're hired! Any sort of dismissal IS grounds for a lawsuit. I don't really know how time off works when you don't have banked days, but I'd just be upfront with them. It's not like you're having a January baby and going to be out the whole year.

Tmakes3 · November 2014

I was in this exact same situation two years ago when I was pregnant with my DD. I chose to just tell her the truth. I'd say you're due at the end of May and you love your job and are excited about the prospect of continuing next school year! Two years later and I'm still teaching at the school two days a week

it's a perfect situation for my family!