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nbr: fellow teachers need advice (or anyone else)

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Last year I transferred school districts in hopes of long term growth.  I am currently enrolled in graduate school for administration.  My current professor, who happens to be a principal in my district called me for an interview (a job I didn't even apply for)  I was completely caught off guard and accepted the interview because I was afraid of the consequences because she is my CURRENT graduate class's professor.  Anyways I went to the interview and coincidentally was offered the job.  Originally it was not something I was interested in, I just took the interview in fear of repercussions since it is my grad professor, but now having been to the school it seems like a great place to work-it is "project based learning" which is the new hot thing and the kids seem extremely motivated to be in school (something I am not familiar with.)  They even sat in to interview me.

Here is where the dilemma arises-I LOVE my current school and get extra pay for a "team leader" role, which I feel looks good for a future administrator.  But in the interview today, my professor, proclaimed that this job has a lot of administrator roles and will be greatly beneficial to my career  (I am not sure if she is just saying this because she wants to fill the position) but I don't think I get extra pay for this. I do think that the PBL will look great on my resume but in the interview it was stressed that a lot of money was going to be invested in me (already have it planned to fly me to Michigan-from SD)  I feel terrible about potential money being spent then I take an admin role in a couple of years if the opportunity arises.

 Anyways I guess what I am saying is I am torn.  Advice?  BTW DH doesn't provide much for feedback.

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  • vigurlvigurl member

    Experience in the newest hottest thing (in your case PBL) always leaves you ahead of your peers.  So I would say as long as the job will pay at least your current base salary (not the extra you get for team lead) then you should take it if you can afford the cut.

    Having "team lead" on your resume is nothing near having the newest hottest skill on your resume.  Plus it sounds like you acutally would like this new job.

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  • aztoid2006aztoid2006 member
    I would follow your heart. If you think that the new school will be a good fit for you, and you get along well with the principal, it doesn't sound like a bad move. Also, I think as a future administrator you would want to have experience with a variety a grade levels and situations. Sounds like a win-win decision overall! My advice is always to sleep on it! Give it one night to make sure you are comfortable with your decision. Good luck!
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  • tulipblossomtulipblossom
    I agree with the pp but also you said that the principal if the school is your teacher. I would think if a teacher is willing to hire their student they understand that once you do finish your schooling that you will be looking for another position or you wouldn't be wasting your time with the schooling.
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