Dear Editor@Matzav.com,
It’s time we say enough!
I am a teacher with many years experience, boruch Hashem. I have seen much success in the field. I enjoy giving over our mesorah and am passionate about reaching every talmidah. With a heavy heart and a big sigh, I am about to hand in my resignation form to my school.
It is impossible to make life work on such a low salary. I did my research, and no matter what field I decide to enter next year, they are all in the range of $10k-$15k more than what I am making now. It is sad for me to leave my job and it is sad for me to write this. I am just one of the many talented moros out there who would love to stay in teaching for many years. It is just not feasible on this pay scale.
It is time we all come together, speak to the administrators, principals, and directors, and make it clear: Good teachers are a priority, good teachers are a commodity, and good teachers deserve to get paid more than, or at least as much as, every other job.
Let’s band together for the chinuch of our children and the future of Klal Yisroel.
S.S.
Monsey NY