Interview #3: Middle School

I interviewed today for a position for a homeroom 6th grade teacher and a grades 6-8 Language Arts teacher at a Catholic elementary school. It's a hop skip and a jump away from the Lincoln Tunnel, so the commute will be traffic-heavy come back-to-school time, but that's okay. :)

I liked the vibe of the school; the staff was very friendly.  They stressed classroom management a lot, which isn't unexpected for grades 6-8.  I talked about being organized, my experience, things I'd like to help create in the school, etc.  They are pretty tech-savvy there. I'm excited! The school goes to mass together every Wednesday, which is pretty awesome. The church is across the street, so it's not too bad.  They are very pro-family and have that atmosphere; they even have the older kids mentor the younger kids.  They also have a pretty good teacher support system and cooperation there, and they've hired people from the EPICS program there (which is the program I'm doing).  They have some good benefits, but they haven't yet talked about salary.

I should know by next week whether or not they pick me.