how r the teachers paid ?

[silverbell78]

hey pple
i was a teacher for elementary school here in UAE.
I shud mention that the pay wasnt good enuf plus teacher profession is definately not worth taking up here, due to lack of motivation and appreciation .

I plan on doing my second masters in canada in education.
I was wondering is the teachers salaries good enuf(elementary school).
Is this profession regarded acceptable by society there?

is teachers job worth in canada?
any site which wud help me clear my doubts wud be appreciated

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[silverbell78]

I had no clue teacher pays were in such a bad state in U.S(california)
Here in the mideast , we have the same situation as u mentioned; less pay and costlier day to day expenses.
If iam not wrong , i read somewhere on the internet that teachers pay were to be hiked in canada, due to lack of motivation on the part of teachers and increase in the rate of school drop outs.
is it true?

[Unregistered]

in chicago, teachers start at about $37,000 a year.

[BigDaddyTeacher]

True, teaching does not pay a lot at first. But most of us did not get into this profession for the money.

I am also in CA - San Diego - our rate of pay is currently based on number of years teaching (annual automatic increase), plus additional annual increases for additional proof of education: increased credits, masters degrees, etc.
Down here, we also get all of our med. benefits paid for, as well as a matching amount from the district towards our retirement accounts. When you add those costs in, the salary takes quite a jump.

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[KMP]

I am a Canadian teacher who came to the UK for a position because there have been a lot of cuts in my province (Alberta).

The situation is the same in Canada as the US and sounds like mid East... starting salary (depends on each province) is around $48,000Cndn.

I haven't heard of Education Boards paying for people to come over, perhaps that is true in Toronto or Vancouver...big cities?

I am teaching in the UK right now. It's pretty good. Daily supply rates start at £120 per day. So, as a supply teacher working full time I made £24,000 per annum.

Now I am on the British pay scale (3 years later) and make £26,000.
There are loads of positions in the UK! They definately have a shortage here... but with the same problems...

crowded classes
rude kids
lack of resources (or up to date ones anyways!)
not enough TA hours

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hey pple
i was a teacher for elementary school here in UAE.
I shud mention that the pay wasnt good enuf plus teacher profession is definately not worth taking up here, due to lack of motivation and appreciation .

I plan on doing my second masters in canada in education.
I was wondering is the teachers salaries good enuf(elementary school).
Is this profession regarded acceptable by society there?

is teachers job worth in canada?
any site which wud help me clear my doubts wud be appreciated
i think teachers in 2003 get paid more then us now

[Unregistered]

In seven of the provinces and the three territories, basic salary scales and fringe benefits are established through negotiations between the teachers’ association and the representatives of the government. In some cases, supplementary negotiations take place at the school board level concerning additional fringe benefits and conditions of work. In Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario negotiations take place at the local or regional level.

Teacher salary schedules in Canada are generally based on a combination of years of post-secondary education and years of experience, with additional allowances being paid to teachers with administrative responsibilities.Minimum, entry level salary (4 or 5 years of post-secondary education, depending on the jurisdiction) ranges from $34,000 to $52,000 annually. The maximum salary for the same levels of training ranges from $50,000 to $72,000 annually, depending on the jurisdiction. Lower salaries than those shown are paid to teachers without degrees, and higher salaries to teachers with advanced special and graduate training.

Fringe benefits provided for in collective agreements may include the following:

* Compassionate leave
* Supplementary medical insurance
* Cumulative sick leave
* Long-term disability insurance
* Maternity leave
* Retirement gratuities
* Sabbatical and study leave
* Life insurance
* Dental insurance

[Unregistered]

unfortunately pay for teachers ranges dramatically across the US -- less so than in Canada, apparently.

In New Jersey salaries are set by each town (>500!!!), so we too have a large range. Most towns begin about $40k and rise into the $70-80k. The NJ Education Association (NJEA) publishes salaries ranges of all districts on a yearly basis. I am lucky to be in a district that is paying me $101k for 16 years+ experience with 45 credits beyond a masters.

[Unregistered]

Im a canadian and i am currently studying to be a teacher. I was thinking of moving to the states after I graduate and i was wondering if anybody knows what i need in order to practice in WA or if anybody knows of website that can help me. Thank you!

[Kristin Webber]

Well when I started teaching in Ontario I was making 75,000 a year for grade 7.

[Kristin Webber]

BUT THEN, after two years, I was started being paid 90,000 . But I was active in all school activities, and Supervised many trips.

[Lisa's Hotscakes]

We're only kidding ourselves if we think high pay equates to more effort. A lazy teacher at $30,000 a year is a lazy teacher at $50,000 a year unless the pay increase is directly tied to performance.

In other words...

"We will give you an extra $14,000 a year if you work harder" = effective.

"We are giving you an extra $14,000 a year; will you now please work harder?" = ineffective.

[Unregistered]

after 3 years we will be moving to canada what is the true picture in canada for teachers. i have been working in administration for 5 years but now i have shifted into mainstream teaching at kindergarten level and i love it. i have conciously moved into this line coz i feel in canada it will be good for me . need help in knowing the true picture
thanks

[Unregistered]

First learn to spell!

[Prosto]

By all hi! Good day! =)

[Educated Adult]

Wow - glad to see that the teachers of the world know how to spell and type properly.

Most of you get an 'F' for frigin' lazy.

[Unregistered]

Teacher pay in Washington state is set by school districts. The average starting pay in Washington is around $26,000. I am in my third year of teaching first grade in a private Catholic school and am making $32,000. I have over 190 credit hours after my BA which inlcudes a Counseling certificate and a Masters in Business. I retired from business in 2001 , worked half time as an IA at $11 per hour for one year, went back to school for a fifth year in education, and am currently working on my Masters in education. I have 17 credits out of 46 credits to complete the program which includes a Professional Certificate. When I receive my Masters I will only advance a little over $1,000 per year. The pay is similar in the public schools, although there is more financial help with tuition for advanced education degrees. I currently receive no money for professional advancement. It will take me almost two more years to complete my Masters since each class is only 1 credit and the classes must be taken in sequence along with the final project or research extending over the two years. Top pay is $54,000 with a Masters after 18-20 years of teaching. Medical now cost me $550 per month out of pocket.

I am fortunate to have earned a decent wage in business, for I would not be able to support myself and two teanage children on my teachers salary. My husband was retired on a medical in law enforcement I can not afford to buy a house in the school district that I teach in and their are no jobs available in the district that I live in. When I returned to school to get my teaching job I was led to believe their was a teacher shortage in Washington. I now know that the shortage is in Math, Science and Technology. My Masters is very heavy in science.

I enjoy teaching, but the pay does not conpensate for the job and extra time give. I know that this is the job I want to grow with. It has proven to be a humbling experience when you realize that you could qualify for Welfare and food stamps with your after Medical costs. Fortunately I did have a business sence to prepare for my future.

I am seeing a much more mature core of teachers. Do you think this is good or bad? There is a "graying" of the teachers in the 21st century.

Teaching in Washington State

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Hi,
I have read your posts and I am not sure if people are still using this message board but I am really looking to chat a bit more about teaching. I learned to day that Canadians can go to Buffalo and get a Masters of Science in Education. Upon checking this out, it is recognized as a Masters degree in Canada. All you have to do is get certified. For me it would cost $14, 866.00 to do this degree in Buffalo. In Canada it is just about the same but the rigors are unbelievable. First you have to complete a Bachelor in education, which runs you about $5500, then you have to have one year teaching experience, then you would get to apply for the Masters in education and choose a specialization. The course runs 1.5 to 2 years. The fee ends up being about $11,000. So roughly the same or even more than Buffalo. The difficult part for me is that I do not have $15,000 to drop on the Buffalo course. In Canada it is recognized and as far as I can tell you get the same salary and same job offers. The problem I am having is this: you can get into the buffalo program with a crappy average, in Canada you have to almost be hitting 90s to have a chance because it’s really competitive. The program is not nearly as extensive or intensive as the Canadian program, yet the benefits are the same. I must say I am annoyed at this situation as I busted my hump in school to get good grades and others can just go south of the border and be rewarded just as easily. Any thoughts from anyone on what the advantage is to stay in Canada and go the long route?

[Unregistered]

In NY i started at $54,000 with a masters degree,,,

That's pretty decent. This is in elementary edu.??? In Alabama, the started salary is $34,000 I think. In Georgia, the pay is about $38,000...either way there's always a debate between student-teachers and 1st year teachers as to which state is the best to teach in and for the pay/benefit. Alabama has one of the best benefits in the country for teachers, but Georgia pays more, so it's up in the air.
But I think i'd rather do NY if I'm starting out at $54,000 with a masters degree because I think it's $45,000 for masters degree holders down here.

[Unregistered]

You really "shudn't" type the way that "u r" typing. It makes you, as a teacher, look really immature and unprofessional.
FYI

[Unregistered]

Are you really an educated professional teacher in a public school? I wouldn't have known that from the way "u r" typing!!!!!!!!!!!
The way you are typing sends a message to everyone-you are lazy.
Please take the time, as an educator, to "speak" proper grammar on this posting.

[Unregistered]

I can honestly say that I have never heard an educated adult use the word "frigin". You might want to find a better way to express yourself. You are not coming off as educated.

[Unregistered]

We're only kidding ourselves if we think high pay equates to more effort. A lazy teacher at $30,000 a year is a lazy teacher at $50,000 a year unless the pay increase is directly tied to performance.

In other words...

"We will give you an extra $14,000 a year if you work harder" = effective.

"We are giving you an extra $14,000 a year; will you now please work harder?" = ineffective.

This is great for teachers who are lazy. What about the teachers who put in 10 hour days and take their work home with them all the time? What about the teachers who spend hundreds of dollars a year in their classroom in order to make learning fun? What about the teachers who don't spend as much time with their own children as they do with the students in their class? What about the teachers who are completely dedicated to their class? What about the teachers who take endless classes to improve their teaching? What about the teachers who pour their heart and soul into their classroom? I am asking you this because I am one of those teachers.

[Unregistered]

Pay in Ontario: Four year degree + BEd = $40,000 a year

After 10 years of teaching (assuming you did not upgrade your qualifications) $80,000 a year.

High School & Elementary schools work on the same pay system. You would need two teachable subjects to teach senior high school however.

If you have a MEd this will not increase your pay. The pay scale is based on courses taken outside of any education related degree.

As far as jobs go, teachers in Ontario are underpaid. The pension is one of the best in the province though, and retired teachers live quite comfortably.

There is a high demand for teachers with a background in french, or science and math.

I am about 8 weeks away from graduating with my BEd (currently looking for work). My focus is in primary/ junior education and there is currently a huge surplus of teachers in this division, so I am currently thinking about teaching overseas. I have a job interview with folks from the UK on Monday :)

[Unregistered]

"As far as jobs go, teachers in Ontario are underpaid. The pension is one of the best in the province though, and retired teachers live quite comfortably."

You can't be serious. Underpaid ? Overworked? Is that why everyone wants to be a teacher. Cmon. Get serious. Try working in the real world. The only reason people go into teaching is because they don't know what else to do with their lives. Oh, and summers off and a great pension. In the real world none of this exists. Stop the whining. Is that a part of the curriculum for a BEd? That's all I hear in the news. Add in the work to rule stuff, and teachers are no better than the CAW assemblers in the auto factories.

Work to rule - good luck with that in the real world....

[Unregistered]

This is great for teachers who are lazy. What about the teachers who put in 10 hour days and take their work home with them all the time? What about the teachers who spend hundreds of dollars a year in their classroom in order to make learning fun? What about the teachers who don't spend as much time with their own children as they do with the students in their class? What about the teachers who are completely dedicated to their class? What about the teachers who take endless classes to improve their teaching? What about the teachers who pour their heart and soul into their classroom? I am asking you this because I am one of those teachers.

You should be paid MORE. Unfortunately, not many of your fellow teachers agree.

[Unregistered]

I teach here in Phoenix, Arizona. Teachers make a salary that is comparable to other gov't paid professions. My feeling on all of those negative aspects (rude kids, lots of work taken home, etc.) is that we all choose where we work. There are good administrators and good students out there. If you work in a corrupt district or with rude students then why aren't you applying elsewhere? After all, there is a shortage of teachers - at least here in the SW. You can pretty much have your pick down here. Most districts start around $32,000 with a BA and no experience. Give it some thought.

[Real Live WI Teacher]

You should be paid MORE. Unfortunately, not many of your fellow teachers agree.

For your consideration:
The average teacher salary in 2001 was $43,300, compared to the average full-time worker salary of $40,100.
[See F. Howard Nelson, Rachel Drown, and Jewell C. Gould, Survey & Analysis of Teacher Salary Trends 2001 (American Federation of Teachers, 2002)]

Average starting salary of $30,000, higher than many Ivy League graduates starting salary in the policy world, advertising, or similar nontechnical jobs. (Chronicle of Higher Education)

Economist Richard Vedder has observed that the Bureau of Labor Statistics National Compensation Survey shows that teachers earn “more per hour than architects, civil engineers, mechanical engineers, statisticians, biological and life scientists, atmospheric and space scientists, registered nurses, physical therapists, university-level foreign-language teachers, [and] librarians.”

Bureau of Labor Statistics reported average pay per hour for all workers in the “professional specialty” category (2001) was $27.49: public secondary school teachers earned $30.48; elementary teachers $30.52 — about 10 percent more than the typical professional.

You can't compare annual salaries for jobs that require 36 weeks a year with those that work 47 weeks a year. You have to look at it hourly. Even this is skewed, since most comparable jobs do not define a "day" as 7.5 hours, that include lunch, breaks, and prep. A local high school starts at 8:00, and gets out at 3:00. Teachers are contracted to work from 7:30 to 3:30, or eight hours (elementary school is shorter, and 7.5 hours). There is an unscheduled hour just before and after school. There are 50 minutes of passing periods. There is a 30 minute lunch. There are one-two hours of prep. Actual 'face time' is 4-5 hours a day.

Self-report survey's show most teachers think they work a total 49 hour weeks at most, if a full 9 hours were spent working at home (almost two hours a night, Monday through Friday) and a few hours spent extra at school (average scheduled week is 37 hours). A scheduled week for most professionals would be 45 hours a week.

When you control pay to make the comparisons equal, teachers are far ahead of most comparable professionals. I feel it's deserved, but I also feel it's important to represent it accurately.

[Unregistered]

I definitely do not agree with your premise that teachers are paid more than the average person for actual time worked.

I am teaching third grade and "required" to be at school at 7:45 a.m. and leave at 3:15 p.m. However, I am always at school about 7 a.m., even when I do not have morning duty. I tutor after school (paid) and then tutor for another hour on my own time after school. The earliest I ever leave school is 5 p.m., while the latest has been about 7 p.m. While at home I spend numerous hours devising interesting lessons, incorporating use of various projects to solidify concepts learned in the various subject areas. I also spend a great deal of money on things for the classroom to make the learning experience exciting and interesting.

There is no "summer off" either. Yes, we may have a "block" of weeks, but they are usually jam-packed with taking continuing education courses as well as other school-related issues. And, remember, teachers start back to school about a week before students.

Teaching is a second career for me, having been a medical transcriptionist for over 30 years. At least with that job, when I came home I did not bring my work with me. I am not complaining, however, as I really do WANT to teach and enjoy teaching. The point I am trying to make is that teachers, probably the great majority of us, put in "more time" than is acknowledged and/or paid for, without complaining. However, there is no way that anyone can accurately compare our salary and actual hours worked to other jobs throughout America.

[Real Live WI Teacher]

I understand your experience, and do know this sort of anecdotal evidence is often relied upon to support the belief that hours/pay equal low salaries for teachers. But I didn't cite premise or theory, but facts. Those are the actual hours reported (and accepted as elevated actually) and actual salaries that were compared with the other professions, then published and peer-reviewed.

Of course some may work more, some less; some may have higher pay, some less. But comparatively across the board means that the same is true for the other professions, and that it is a valid measure with reliable comparisons. It doesn't mean that every teacher will match that exact pay and hours.

When compared to other professions, and controlled for hours (including 9 hours a week above contracted hours) those are the numbers for pay, showing teachers are commensurate with others.

[Unregistered]

My friend gets up at 4 am, drives through LA traffic for over an hour and a half to get to his job as a sales consultant. He then leaves at 6pm and gets home at nearly 8 pm. He has to go to sleep at 9 pm.

A lot of people out there have it tough, not just teachers. We are not the only ones that work hard.

[Unregistered]

wiat a minute. what all the talk about "hard to get job". I m teacher from China. just come to country- got a good job already teach English(gr 9). No experience. just bot new house in Toronto> twenty three years old. I luv this country.

[Curious Novice]

Hi everyone,

I have only one year of teaching experience, but a couple more years
experience in curriculum development (non-classroom) as well as a graduate degree in the field.

Speaking about pay in this thread, I figured I may as well ask: I have an interview and I'm sure that I will get asked a question about salary. However, I can't seem to find alot of information on how private schools compensate teachers and I certainly don't want to be totally off base.

Can one negotiate or is there a grid that must be adhered to (and if so,
where can I find it?)

Alternatively, if anyone can post a RANGE of salary that would be
acceptable, I would certainly appreciate it.

Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Curious Novice

[Unregistered]

Try going to the website for the Chicago area schools. They should have salary scales posted. If not, call the local school board and ask.

[Tasha]

Hello,

I have been searching about being an elementary teacher in Toronto, I am so glad that I found this website (chatroom). I wanted to be a teacher since I was very small and I really think I would love the job!
My question is, I currently live in Montreal, Quebec and I am attending College, I have studied Early Childhood Education and now I am completing a program in Special Care Counselling which will enable me to work with children facing academic or behavioral problems. If I continue my education in toronto, will they credit me some courses? do they hire a lot of childcare workers or educators, these people are the ones who help teachers deal with problematic children. Would I qualify to be a teacher now?

I know I have a lot of questions but I would really appreciate some help.

Thanks,

Natasha

[Unregistered]

Wow, great to see that fluency in English is not a requirement for English teachers in Toronto.

"wiat a minute. what all the talk about "hard to get job". I m teacher from China. just come to country- got a good job already teach English(gr 9). No experience. just bot new house in Toronto> twenty three years old. I luv this country."

Questions:

1)Does anyone here know that level of French is required to teach French as a second language at the secondary (high school) level either in Ontario and Quebec? Do you need a seperate degree in French or do you just need good grades in your College/University French courses in addition to your BEd?

2) What level of education (in art) is required to teach Art in secondary/high school, do you need a seperate degree or a certain number of college/university courses.

3) What kind of degree or courses are required to teach ME in secondary/high school?

P.S. I want to become a teacher NOT because I have no idea what I should do or because I have nothing better to do with my life but because I CARE and we need more teachers who care about their subject(s) and their students, maybe then more students will care about themselves and their futures.

[cherryh]

I have to say that sounds pretty good. In rural Nebraska, we around 25-26,000 as base

[Unregistered]

wiat a minute. what all the talk about "hard to get job". I m teacher from China. just come to country- got a good job already teach English(gr 9). No experience. just bot new house in Toronto> twenty three years old. I luv this country.

^Sorry, but this was salt on an open wound for me^ I am a U.S. citizen. 29 year old female, that has a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, Master's in Literacy, working for a Catholic School in New York because the public schools are too "political" to get a foot in the door, making $415 a week. I eat rice and yogurt everyday because I need to pay my bills in order to live here on Long Island. I speak completely proper English, and have never owned a home. And she "just come to country - got a good job already" "teach English"???!!! This is a disgrace.

[Unregistered]

I think someone is yanking your chain.

[gheng]

not that much... hope the government will do something about it. most of the teachers i know are switching profession like nursing or adultcare which is highly paid.

[Teacher from Calif.]

Teachers are really not paid that poorly in SoCal. If you look at the total package, the health care is PAID FOR 100% by the district and the wage is not bad either.
If you have a Math, English, or Special Ed. Single Subject Credential, then the starting pay is about $50k/yr plus signing bonuses for being at the school with one of those credentials. Then, add in the PAID health benefits, which the private sector, typically doesnt have.....it adds up.
My district pays about $500 a month for my health insurance. Ladies and Gentlemen....that is about $6,000 a year added to my salary.

Last but not least, if you dont like teaching and regret your decision, get out in the private sector and see what it is like. I was in the private sector, was very successful in it and am now teaching. I dont regret it one moment!

Later.

[Unregistered]

Teachers pay in Ky. is not better. I have about 10 years experience and make about $40,000 per year. My health insurance is what cost so much. For a family plan I pay about $460.00 a month.

[Unregistered]

Someone asked about requirements for art teachers. I am a public school art teacher in NH and I can tell you that art teaching jobs are VERY hard to come by. Many people who love art and study art in college just want to share the love of the subject. Unless you can make it (or even want to make it) in the brutally competitive artworld, teaching is about as good a job as you can hope for. As a consequence, most art teachers in the public school system are ridiculously over-qualified.

I have a Masters in art ed. from a well respected university, I have won awards for my artwork and sold my artwork, I have a stack of glowing letters of recommendation from important people -- and in four years of trying I haven't been able to move up from elementary to highschool. People who become art teachers do not leave the job, ever.

I also wanted to comment on teacher pay. I don't know where some of the people responding here are getting their numbers, but teaching in NH is not going to get anyone a cushy life. Starting pay is around 30k, max is around 55-60k. In all of southern NH, you would be hard pressed to find a house for less than 300k. Do the math, teachers struggle to make ends meet.

That being said, teaching is, for many people, the most wonderful job in the world. But, unless you have a degree in spanish or computer technology or math or science, you are going to have to bust your butt to get a job.

[Unregistered]

That is insane. I've never heard of a teacher being paid this much in Ontario unless they have a Master's and are the principal of their school. Most teachers have to be active in most school activities for the same pay. Starting salary is around $38,000. Please let me know where you teach, as I am in Ontario and am not making even close to the salary you have quoted.



BUT THEN, after two years, I was started being paid 90,000 . But I was active in all school activities, and Supervised many trips.

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In North Texas, a lot of the Dallas-area schools start out between $38,000 and $41,000 for no previous experience and the benefits are pretty nice. Now, in the smaller East Texas schools, you're starting out around $28,000. But if you look around, you can find really good beginning pay. It just takes some time and research. Good luck in your own!

[Apalled Educator]

"As far as jobs go, teachers in Ontario are underpaid. The pension is one of the best in the province though, and retired teachers live quite comfortably."

You can't be serious. Underpaid ? Overworked? Is that why everyone wants to be a teacher. Cmon. Get serious. Try working in the real world. The only reason people go into teaching is because they don't know what else to do with their lives. Oh, and summers off and a great pension. In the real world none of this exists. Stop the whining. Is that a part of the curriculum for a BEd? That's all I hear in the news. Add in the work to rule stuff, and teachers are no better than the CAW assemblers in the auto factories.

Work to rule - good luck with that in the real world....


I am appalled.

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Hi, I teach in Yonkers, New York and after 3 years of not having a contract we finally are receiving a decent salary to help offset the cost of living. It is not great buit there are a lot of other perks to the profession especially for moms like me.

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I know someone teaching in Ontario who now makes about $80k/yr... after over 10 years at the job, with degrees in both sports medicine and teaching, in a rural community (population aprox. 2000) with students bussed in from 2 hours away in all directions. She teaches Phys. Ed., Biology, Health & Nutrition and Home Ec. regularly and has even taught French (being schooled in Montreal). I suppose the pay depends on level of education, experience, versatility, number of hours and demand (or desperation) like most jobs. But it isn't most jobs. If nothing is more important than our children, why do Teaching and ChildCare pays less than so many other professions and why do we as a society worship pop idols, actors and pro-atheletes with more money than they know what to do with?

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We start at $31,000 in our rural upstate New York school. I am not sure who in New York started at $54,000 but it must have been close to NYC.

I too, have my masters and 30 credits beyond. I hope that helps people know that it really depends on the area. Most schools in New York will start around $30,000-35,000.

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Go to CPS salaries and it will show you a chart that includes salaries it ranges at different levels such as B.A., M.A., Phd.

Check it out.

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I am a certified montessori teacher in the chicago suburbs. I teach at the 6-9y/o level. The pay is awful. I'm hoping to find a public school montessori classroom in which to teach (to increase my income). Is there anyone out there who teaches in a montessori public school? Is true montessori philosophy able to be adhered to in a public montessori school?

Please help! I love to teach but the pay is keeping me in poverty.

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Hi I am studying hotel management in college...but want to go to university after to pursue a career as a elementary/high school teacher.
I would really appreciate some help:

1) If I get a bach. in another country (I currently live in montreal, quebec), can I go to teacher's college after that and work in mtl and in other provinces?
2) What do I need to study in university to become a teacher?
3) Do you need a masters or just a bach?
4) What is the base salary for school teacher in Quebec or Ontario?
5) Are there many job opportunities...are there always openings in this market...or is it difficult to find a job?

Thank you...I would appreciate if someone can email me at lanisa_f@hotmail.com

[Christine from france]

Just for information, in France I'm paid about 24000€ after ten years in high school (our "collège" 11-15 y/o). I'm certified and I work hard. We are paid 30% less than other educated people (those who studied in university at least for-five years) in private jobs. Most of schools are public one. For the moment.