How to navigate seniority as a TTOC
Hi everyone! I moved to BC from the States about 6 years ago and finally got a teaching certificate. I was a teacher in the US for 5 years before moving here.
I am having a bit of trouble understanding the seniority system, as we didn’t have it in the state I taught in. We could essentially choose any grade we wanted right out of undergrad and interview for it with a high chance of getting it.
So I am starting out now as a TTOC and not knowing when I can expect my own classroom. On top of that, I am hearing that the district moves teachers around whether they want it or not, so even if you are 10 years in, you may still not be teaching a grade you want.
Did anyone else struggle to adapt to this system? Maybe it isn’t as bad as I think? It just feels like it limits our autonomy to teach what we want to. Any information on this would be great! Thank you :)