I work at a preschool as a float. This means that I am able to work in any classroom.

Recently, I’ve been in one classroom only while we’re short staffed. My co-teachers in the room have expressed interest in having me in the room full time. They have asked the office staff multiple times why interviews are taking place when I have proven to be reliable and interested in the position. I have also expressed interest in the position and asked the office staff about it directly. Each time, myself and my co-teachers are given non-answers like “we didn’t know you were interested” and “we have to follow procedure”. Both answers are wrong/lies. They knew I was interested before posting the available job. When my lead teacher expressed interest in me to the office, our director said, “her? Really?” as if me as an option blew her mind. 

Tomorrow, a person is coming in for a classroom trial. They will be in the classroom for two hours and I am expected to be there and fill them in on how our classroom runs and how the agency runs. My co-teachers are not thrilled about this person but realize that after being interviewed, she’s entitled to a classroom trial per our procedure. 

I don’t want to help this person get the job I’m fighting for. Part of me feels like I’m being immature/throwing a temper tantrum. AITA? 