When to tell my boss that I'm pregnant?

missrikaroo85

I am currently a non-tenured special education teacher in my 12th week of pregnancy. I am due at the end of August, so my leave would begin in September. I am trying to determine when I should tell my school that I am pregnant.

Part of me would like to wait until I find out if I've been hired back for my 3rd year, although that probably won't work because I will be 23 weeks pregnant by then.

I thought maybe I should wait until I've had my final observation of the year. It has been rumored that this particular observation plays a big role in determining if you will ultimately get tenure. However, this could happen anytime in the next three months.

Another part of me thinks I should just tell my administrators now, so they don't feel rushed when trying to find a maternity leave replacement for me.

I've been hurt in the past because I didn't know the politics of working in a school community, so I want to make sure that this time I take control of the situation. Any advice, especially from teachers and administrators would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. 

megann831

The will probably look for your sub the same time they're looking for new teachers.  I thought final observations had to be done by March, atleast that is how it is in my school.  I would double check that, if they really do have another 3 months, then I would tell them soon, if it has to be done by March, I'd wait till you have your evaluation meeting.

MarisaNMike

I would tell them as soon as you can.  That way they don't find out from another teacher you may have told and feel like you were hiding something.  I told people at school at 13 weeks after I announced it to my family.  Best to be up front and honest in my opinion. 

missrikaroo85

Thank you for the advice. I think I'm leaning toward getting it out there sooner too.