Am I wrong?

[tataa]

So lately I've been having problems at my job. Tell me if I'm wrong or not. I've just been pondering on this situation lately. Ok so I work at a daycare which I loved but I never really had a classroom. I was only assistant teacher for now. I got attached to the kids so I was planning on switching my major to early childhood education. My boss knew that. She was more than happy that I would stay longer than I attended too. She offered me a position to be a full time toddler teacher once she hired someone new. So this week she hired someone new and she still wanted me as an assistant teacher? After she promised me another position. I gave her my two weeks notice only because she didn't keep her promise and I don't like being lied to. I will miss the kids dearly but honestly I don't know what to do..

[sera300]

I would sit and talk to her about the matter frankly; what you want & expect & what does she? In a work environment if you do not make it clear you did not like being stepped on, you will get no where. Be clear & articulate--no emotions.

At the same time start looking for a new job, elsewhere.

[goof'schik]

Do you have the certification to be a toddler teacher, if one is necessary? Did the enrollment in her daycare increase or decrease? Why has she made this decision, it may be something that as a business owner she had to do. And did your duties change?

[tataa]

Originally Posted by sera300

I would sit and talk to her about the matter frankly; what you want & expect & what does she? In a work environment if you do not make it clear you did not like being stepped on, you will get no where. Be clear & articulate--no emotions.

At the same time start looking for a new job, elsewhere.

Yeah I have numerous of times. And she just was like well we don't want to lose you. Now that she hired someone else it's like okay I really don't need you anymore.

[tataa]

Originally Posted by goof'schik

Do you have the certification to be a toddler teacher, if one is necessary? Did the enrollment in her daycare increase or decrease? Why has she made this decision, it may be something that as a business owner she had to do. And did your duties change?

I'm working on getting it. Here in Boston, MA to be a certified teacher at a daycare you have to have 9 months experience and take the child development course ( Which I am). The enrollment in her daycare is actually increasing and she doesn't tell the teachers when a new child is starting. She's just unorganized. And my duties changed a little she actually wanted me to start staying later than usual. All because she's short on staff.

[sera300]

Sounds as if you are stuck until you find another place to "teach" [get your hours in]. If you need the hours and are getting them stick it out. If not, find a new place to get your pre-teaching hours in. Her lack of organization is becoming your problem. You need the education so look around even at private ones which employers offer. Often, most hospitals have an affiliation with a daycare; it was begun for the employees and expanded to the public since it was lucrative.

[goof'schik]

I am glad you have found a profession that you seem to love and you are working on getting the certification. Without that certification she may not of been able to offer you the position, have you asked her if she will when you have completed the course?
Work hours are always an issue with employers and employees. Usually in a daycare center hours of operation are 6 am to 6 pm, so all those 12 hours have to have coverage for the kids. If she is so unorganized have you offered to assist her in managing the place while you finish this course. Someone that wants to bend over backwards often get notice and praise.
Give her some ideas, show her where a few changes made would increase her business. Do it as a second set of eyes, she sees the center one way and you see it from a totally different angle.
If you are set on leaving, ask around where you are taking this class. It's where I would go looking for a new employee if I needed one. Good Luck.

[lnt1103]

I agree with goofschik. She may have been legally bound to hire someone who already has the qualifications, even though you're working on getting them. Unfortunately, 'having' and 'working on' are not legally the same thing, and it's very likely the difference could put her license in jeopardy, depending on state law. That being the case, her mistake was in promising the position to you without clarifying.

Have a talk with her-depending on the growth rate, she may be planning on putting you in a lead position once you do have your certificate. Also, I like chik's advice to offer to help her organize. That will earn you brownie points.

[pink_menace]

your boss is lucky to have you...because you are truly dedicated to your job...
and you care so much for your students...not every teacher has a heart like you...
I think you should both have a good conversation....