The de Blasio administration is raising the starting salaries of certified teachers with bachelor's degree from $35,000 to $44,000. Teachers with master's degrees will start at $50,000. Teachers at community-based organizations will earn nearly the same amount as starting teachers at district-run programs. Read more HERE
I am happy that the money will finally be made available for day care and preK teachers. They spend almost all the money they earn to get the resources children need to succeed. I am committed to children and throughout my career have proven the money isn't the reason I have remained a diligent worker in Day care and Community Based Organizations. I hope there isn't fine print that will freeze the monies from the assistant, aides and uncertified teachers. I have witnessed that if workers aren't certified its because they just don't have the financial resources.
I am glad to hear that Preschool teachers are finally getting the raise they deserve. I hope this happens in the next fiscal year so that schools can hire quality teachers.
I also hope that this includes all preschool staff: assistant teachers and directors as well.