Teacher's pay

Teacher's salary is one of those subjects that's gets everyone all upset and in an uproar. Teaching is one of those professions you really have to want to do because you truly love it and not because of the money. The funny thing is I always thought that teachers got paid about the same (the difference would come from the cost of living). I always figured that other district got paid more but their cost of living was much more so the playing field was much more leveled. After reading this article it is not at all like I thought (LOL!!) Everywhere pays for your education and time that you put in. How much you get paid is going to depend on the district you are working in and how well the community responds to outside factors.
As a teacher, I already know my pay is low...and yes I complain a little, but I still buy things for the classroom because I want my classroom to be comfortable and welcoming. The children love coming to my classroom because of all of the things I have in there. I have learned how to live on a teacher's salary. I shop at yard sales and find all kinds of neat things that can be used in the classroom. When you tell them you are a teacher sometimes they will even let you have the things for free!!! :))

There are many good things that goes along with the teaching profession.The average starting teacher's salary is $32,000 but many districts pay more to attract good teachers to their schools. Teachers with masters degrees or higher make an average of $10,000 more per year. There are many opportunities to supplement income with coaching, various teacher-led after school programs, and tutoring. Teachers are always in demand! We get summers off!! (Yes only two more days.)

At my school most everyone has a good classroom with high expectations of all their children. 98% of the children buy into your expectation and rise to the occasion. All in all teacher's pay is not all that important...seeing the children succeed and grow up to be prosperous is what counts. When you see them come back and are successful doctors and lawyers...you can say to yourself "it was well worth it".