zorro
Ok , well then how much do they really work ? How long of summer break do they get? Average salary is 45,200 in 2016. They probably get what , 8 weeks off , maybe more. That is about 1,027 dollars, a week. I dont know all the points about it, but that's a dang good salary for the amount of work they really do. They don't work all year long.
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ROMOS
clu
terryfossil 1
$45000 USA is $58000 AU,,our teachers base pay is $70000 AU which is $54000 USA..i think maybe the cost of living is better in your country..>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<..Check out this cost of living comparison Zorro, i was not surprised..https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_countries_result.jsp?country1=Australia&country2=United+States
| 6 years ago. Rating: 7 | |
Benthere
jhharlan
Who ever heard of teachers not working during the summer months. They have to have income. And consider how much they put into the classrooms (chalk, paper, magic markers, the occasional lunch, quite a large chunk of change) that they are not reimbursed for. They can’t teach their lessons without the extras and most teachers I find are in the profession because they want to teach. They love it but not enough to go hungry over it......
| 6 years ago. Rating: 4 | |
Bob/PKB
Teachers do not have much of a budget for supplies. There are a lot of out-of pocket expenses. They work many hours beyond the 8-3 student day, including nights and weekends. Many schools expect teachers to lead an extracurricular activity in addition to their assigned class.
Their benefits are usually way above "average", and the vacation time is a plus. Going on strike is a disservice to their students. Contracts can be retroactive. Wages in W. Va.are about $45,300. California's average is $75,000+. Now, the cost of living becomes a factor.
I don't believe in tenure, just because of the few REALLY bad teachers you couldn't get rid of. Merit!
| 6 years ago. Rating: 4 | |
