Things can change so quickly. Was it just a few weeks ago that I was questioning God's plan for my life and wondering what I was doing back in Seattle? After waiting 4 months in Seattle looking for the right job and being back in the US just over 6 months...strategic doors are finally opening!
Whats Ahead:
Back to the classroom! After looking for preschool positions for months now I have just accepted a position that I am really excited about. I will be the assistant preschool teacher at Sweet Pea Cottage: Preschool of the Arts (www.sweetpeacottage.org). The school is opening up a new branch location just minutes from where I am currently living in West Seattle. It is a part time position and only 25 hours a week, Mon-Fri 8:30-1:30, (allowing me to do other jobs on the side). When I found the job opening weeks ago I knew right away it was a perfect fit for me. Their teaching objectives focus on art, love, tradition, community, and a world perspective. My interview was only 15min long and the director was impressed with my unique combination of an art history background and working internationally with preschool age children. Needless to say I was offered the job just 24 hours later! I knew it would take a unique situation to accept me as I have loads of experience working with children, but not a lot of early childhood education. The position starts in September and will be at least a year commitment.
This month I have also accepted another job working for a non-profit called New Beginnings (www.newbegin.org) in the role as Child Relief Worker. This incredible organization works with women and children affected by domestic violence. I will be working a few evenings a week with the children while their mothers attend different support groups. It will be a very different demographic compared to the families at Sweet Pea, but like my time in South Africa, I enjoy serving and loving both spectrums of society. I have learned over the years that despite the diverse physicals needs, all children need love and encouragement.
Thanks for your prayers and will keep you updated on what else unfolds in this new season.
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