I Got The Job!!

Last week I found a job opening on craigslist for a music teacher K-4 and 7th grade choir at a private school in Anaheim. My first interview went tremendously well. The principal said I would for sure be called in for a second interview. I was then asked to teach a demo lesson for some of their fourth grade students. I was able to practice the lesson on some music classes that I subbed for during the week and Jeremy gave me a blessing beforehand. What great tender mercies!

My demo lesson was observed by the principal, board of directors and fine arts director. They were all very impressed, asked me a few questions, etc. I felt REALLY good with how the lesson went. Two hours later, I got a call. The principal said he still had other people he was supposed to interview, but they already knew that they wanted me for the job!

I got the official job offer yesterday. Some of you teaching friends have asked what the pay will be. They will give me a full time salary of $40,000! I start this next Monday because their previous music teacher passed away. I will finish up this year with a subsidized pay and teach all of next year, too.

Jeremy and I are so excited and feeling super blessed. We recieved his promotion, a lower rent mortgage, and the teaching ad all in the same week. Heavenly Father really did have things in store for us. Waiting the 8 months to know what it was is all worth it now! And I'm glad to say that I figured out by the 2nd month to just trust in the Lord and not stress out about things. Something I recommend to all, especially during these tough times.

Now, I've got to move my teaching stuff into the school, figure out what the students already know, meet the faculty, make the room look like me, etc. This school has great resources, so I should be able to get going pretty fast. Jeremy has already said goodby to me, as he anticipates I will be sucked into the job like I was when I taught 5th grade last year. But I am committed to keep a balanced life and to not forget that he is my husband and best friend. I've also committed to keep blogging. So I will need y'all to help keep me on track!

I've learned some neat things the past couple of months. Once again, I've learned that if we do our part by paying tithing, living righteously, wisely managing our money, and having faith, we can have peace and protection. It might not be easy or what we expect, but we can know that Heavenly Father will take care of us.