For the last year and a half, I have been an assistant in a before and after school program. The director of the program recently took over the job of our deceased co-worker. And so, I applied for the open director's position, and GOT IT! I am not only excited about the pay raise, but also about the new responsibilities I'm going to have (and as odd as that sounds, its true).
I really did enjoy my assistant job. Being the director of the program will allow me to have more control, to work closer to the principal and other administrators, I will have something to add to my resume, and I get my own desk!!! (I have a slight office-supply obsession lol).
The last couple days have been full of training, which included a lot of listening to licensing rules (there's so many!). I feel confident, and prepared for the most part. It will definately be an adventure, but I'm certain I will do a good job!
And since this is something new for me, and I know there's a lot of you out there with years upon years of experience, I'm going to ask for your help. If you know of any resources (books, etc) that will be of use to me, please let me know. My previous boss will be helping me, but the better prepared I can be, the better job I feel I'll do.
Wish me luck!!!