Today, the principal of the school I teach at told me she's not interested in re-hiring me because sometimes I wear a hoodie. FML
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OP here, two years later I am still working at the same school (in my beloved hoodies). The principal that told me this was not renewed for the following year, so luckily our head of school valued competent teachers over well dressed ones. I work at a charter school who encourages teachers to dress comfortably so we can go outside to play soccer, or get on the floor to do small groups, and I was in “dress code” according to the crew handbook, the principal was just a snob.
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devildog562 33
It's a shame that people like this are in charge of hiring those teaching others.
k_th0m 15
It depends on the context. If the OP works in a private school, then maybe they are preferred wearing uniforms. Sometimes some schools want more professional outfits. :/ I'm sorry for the job loss.
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hippodankamus 22
I agree with the comments, she needs to be reported. She can't possibly deny you employment based on hoodies.
ohjoy15 33
@13 Well in some cases you can be denied. Some schools have a teacher/educator dress code. I personally don't agree with it but it's there.
BobbieH 19
Not only can she be denied the employment, it's justified if there's a dress code. Besides that, it's unprofessional for a teacher, who is supposed to be a person of authority and an example to the students, to wear lounge wear at work.
Sammy_rawrr 13
Must be an excuse for something else, sorry to hear that tho :/
siggy_mcsigx 22
Hm. At my public high school, teachers had a semi-formal dress code, and were only permitted to wear jeans on Fridays. But if there is no mention of this or if it's not written down, that can't be a legitimate reason because you weren't violating any dress codes. In the meantime, if you really want the position, fight hard for it.
kittykath32 22
As a teacher our outfits always have to be business professional and never less than business casual on Fridays, but that is ridiculous that you're losing your job over a hoodie! Take it up with the superintendent because there should have at least been a warning or two over this.
Bluepies 24
The school I taught at had a teacher dress code. Close-toed shoes, no shorts, gentlemen must wear collared shirts, and jeans only on Fridays. I thought it was reasonable. And I imagine if I'd broken the rules consistently, I'd be non-renewed too. It's a job, and that means look at least a little professional. Of course, the principal should've given at least one warning before the firing, but if she did and you kept wearing them, YDI.
swaftmasterj627 12
Teachers association prevents that. Correct me if I'm wrong
jqmalang 17
Do you have to wear hoodies? I mean, you can't do anything other than stop wearing a hoodie.. sorry OP.
hoosiergirl94 31
People should be able to wear whatever they want outside of work/school. And that's not even inappropriate. It's just a sweatshirt.
FaguIous 22
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1dvs_bstd 41
well.. if you insist.
ajs1987 15
please thumb this reply up, but not too far up
Cassandra2015 21
they do have a dress policy ..