I arrived back home after an adventure in Arizona. It should be noted that it is important to have air conditioning - functioning A/C mind you - when temperatures reach 107 degrees. I figured this out when I discovered that my rental car no longer was going to produce cooling air and I had to drive all the way back to the airport an hour after leaving it. Fortunately, the good folks at Alamo upgraded me to a nice car with working A/C - after checking to make sure I had "pushed the little green button". I was also able to locate a great apartment.
The following morning, I showered, dressed, and readied myself for the interview. I arrived early enough to be able to take a tour of the school. Small charter school, small classrooms, but the people really care about the students. No library, but the kids have Music and PE and Computer class. There is a lunchroom - I have been working in a school where the kids eat in the classroom, and it's a bit gross. The kids play outside for recess, and I don't have duty.
Then I went into the interview, which I had been preparing for all month. And I was just fine! I wasn't ever stumped on a question, although the superintendant was clear about what he wanted - and what he wants is a good teacher who cares about teaching the kids. I felt clearheaded and confident.
I left the interview feeling great. I was myself - the best piece of advice I heard before I left was to be myself - if they didn't like me, then I would not be happy working there. I didn't have to think about my answers. I figured I had done my best.
Turns out, I did just fine. So well in fact, that I have been offered employment. After three tough years, I suddenly find myself preparing for the start of the school year - which is in four weeks.
What am I worried about? Lots of assessments. Lots and lots of 'em. Small classrooms - where do I put the classroom library, the math manipulatives, the "stuff"?
I have a lot to do. But that's ok, I have been hired! YAY!
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