Finding a teaching job is proving to be a bit difficult. Especially since my district pared down its budget severely, cutting many teaching positions. Many schools slashed extra classes and programs.
I’ve been considering subbing as a way to get my foot in the door. I used to work for the school district, but it’s a large entity and easy to get lost amongst all of the other faces.
I talked to my supervisor today and asked if she would allow me to accept subbing jobs while maintaining my current job, and she agreed. Her kindness didn’t surprise me. I think it helps that when she interviewed me, I was very up front about what kind of schedule I wanted (flexible and off by 1:30 each day). I had also informed her about my plans to become a teacher. She’s the ultimate professional and understands how much it means to me to enter this new phase of my life.
After work, I went by the district office and picked up an application packet. It is loaded with information, including the salary schedule for subs.
This is where my jaw hit the ground. What a difference in pay! It’s safe to say that I am very nervous. The change in salary on the days I would subbing is significantly less than what I make at my current job.
It’s going to take a leap of faith.
How long will I need to do this before a teaching position opens up?
Sigh…
I can say, from experience, that God is with me and will make everything work out. I know that my bills will get paid, and I might even learn that there are some things I can do without in order to get them paid.
Regardless…it’s a huge step.
Ready…
Set…
Go!
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AuburnChick's Adventures 
I think alot of time, our faith is tested when it comes to financial resources – but I know you understand how much God is with you!
And on the other side – its so frustrating that teachers are so underpaid!! I’m sure that’s a whole other topic – but honestly, thank God for people like you who are willing to not care about the financial side of it – if people were in teaching for the money – there’d be no teachers around – would there?
I have a feeling this is going to be a great lesson for many to see on faith & how God works through situations like this! Can’t wait to hear about it myself!