Should I be a Substitute Teacher or Preschool Teacher?

Question

I am a FT Grad Student with a double major in CD and Special ED. In June, I will be earning another AA in CD and my CD permit. I am trying to decide if I should I continue to work as a Substitute Teacher in public schools or secure a position as a preschool teacher at a private school.

Preschool Teachers....

1. Are the employed FT?

2. Do they receive benefits?

3. Are they required to provide their own curriculum, materials and lesson plans?

Info and suggestions appreciated.

Answer 1

i suggest u become a private pre-school teacher because substitutes they can have different timings and its hard for u to decide what ur gonna do or stuff. so becoming a private school teacher can  give u a specific time of when ur working so maybe ur schedule won't be messed up like a sub that might be running back and forth

Answer 2

I think you should become a preschool teacher. Being an actual teacher vs. just a substitute offers job security. I mean you won't have to go out looking for work everyday. I mean a substitute is just replacement in the teachers abscence. You'll have a chance to work with the same group of children for the whole school year. Whereas a substitute sees different kids everyday. Great career choice by the way!!! (that's what i'm studying to be)

Answer 3

I would be a preschool teacher :]

Answer 4

i would be a preschool teacher

* if you became a substitute teacher, the kids would take advantage of u...by changing their seats and making a fool of u ;lol

Answer 5

If I were you, I wouldnt be either.  I mean, do you really want to deal with loud and evil children? Think about it.

Answer 6

You might make more as a sub than working in a private school as far as the other questions, it depends on the amount of money they have to work with and size of the private school.

Answer 7

That depends..Answer yourself with these questions:

1.Which one do you like bettter?

2.Which job pays you a higher salary?

3.Do you receive benefits?

After that I think you might know what to choose..

Hope it helped!=p

Answer 8

none....

Answer 9

Yes, you can find full time work as a preschool teacher, often with benefits.  Most good preschools have a chosen curriculum and provide most of the materials to be used.  You would be expected to write your own lesson plans and you would find that there would be more materials you would want to work with that you would have to purchase yourself.  (For example, I have a large collection of children's books, music, games, etc. which I take to work and use when I wish to.)

As to choosing whether to teach preschool or continue to work as a substitute, it probably depends on your long-term goals for yourself.  If you wish to teach in the public schools, teach El. Ed. or Secondary Ed., or make more money, you will want to continue to sub, as this will give you the experience and exposure you need to get that kind of job.  On the other hand, you can't beat the satisfaction of working with young children.  You sure won't make big bucks at it, but you'll be satisfied beyond measure!

Answer 10

You have to check with the schools.   I would think most full-time preschool teachers (both public and private) would be offered medical benefits.

I'M a teaching assistant in a public school.   I work full-time and I receive full benefits.

Answer 11

I have worked as a sub teacher and now I work as a Speech- language therapist with preschool children. I live in california and Preschool teachers earn an AA to get minimal pay. Its a nice job and you do get benefits however, the money is not that great. If you want to teach,in regular teaching the pay and benefits are much better. I work with preschoolers in an early intervention program. I love the little ones but I do like my pay. You should look at all your opportunities and look at the pay scale because in this world you do need to pay the rent/mortgage to get along.