My long-term sub job just got longer. I got a phone call from the teacher whom I'm replacing and he said his doctor doesn't want him to come back for the rest of the year. I'm still trying to get my head around this. As I said in my previous post, I was all set to do the job for six weeks. Six weeks was doable. But tack on 2+ months after that, and it's a bit daunting.
The kids still don't know that I'm going to be there for an extended time. They are asking questions about their teacher. I think the principal is going to tell them next week. Until then, I am being treated like a sub.
Unfortunately the teacher didn't really have any structure in place. I don't know if this was a case of him giving up, knowing he wouldn't be back, or what. So not only am I dealing with the sub stigma, but I am dealing with putting structure into a place where it was nonexistent. Not a winning combination, for sure.
I am excited and nervous about it. I am looking forward to planning and teaching, and getting to know these kids. They are all really bright, so I have that going for me. Now it's just a matter of using structure to get more learning accomplished.
I have already tapped into my resources, and will continue to do so. My teacher-friends, Mickey, Linda (my cooperating teacher from student teaching), Matt (the other 4th grade teacher), and the support people at school have all been great.
My confidence is a little shakey as I start this adventure. But I know that this is a great learning experience, and my confidence will hopefully strengthen as I go.
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2 comments:
Wow, what an unexpected, but great opportunity! You'll do great, and it's a real testament to you that you were hand-picked to do it. Good luck!
I couldn't agree more with Amy. It's going to be a great experience for you, Kel.
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