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Time Commitment
In order to be an You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., you need to realize that the time you are at work - those 7 1/2 to 8 hours - really must be spent with the kids. This means thatYou do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. and You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. will probably take place on "your own time." In order to continue to grow and advance, teachers also need to create time for You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Further, to truly relate to your students you will probably be involved in their activities - attending sporting activities and school plays,You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. or a class, or going on trips with your students for various reasons.
Pay
People often make a big deal about teacher pay. It is true that teachers do not make as much money as many other professionals, especially over time. However, each state and district can vary widely You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Further, when you look at how much you are being ρáíd, make sure to think of it in terms of the number of months worked. For example, if you are starting out with a $25,000 salary but you are off for 8 weeks in the summer, then you should take this into account. You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. will teach You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. or get You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. to help increase their You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
Respect or Lack Thereof
Teaching is an odd profession, both revered and pitied at the same time. You will probably find that when you tell others you are a teacher they will in fact offer you their condolences. They might even say they couldn't do your job. However, don't be surprised if they then go on to tell you a horror story about their own teachers or their child's education. It is an odd situation and you should face it with your eyes wide open.
Community Expectations
Everyone has an opinion of what a teacher should be doing. As a teacher you will have a lot of people pulling you in different directions. The modern teacher wears You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. They act as educator, coach, activity sponsor, nurse, career advisor, parent, friend, and innovator. Realize that in any one class, you will have students of varying levels and abilities and you will be judged on how well you can reach each student by individualizing their education. This is the challenge of education but at the same time can make it a truly rewarding experience.
Emotional Commitment
Teaching is not a desk job. It requires you to "put yourself out there" and be on each day.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. emotionally commit to their You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. and their students. Realize that students seem to feel a sense of "ownership" over their teachers. They assume that you are their for them. They assume that your life revolves around them. It is not uncommon for a student to be surprised to see you behaving normally in everyday society. Further, depending on the size of the town where you will be teaching, you need to understand that you will be running into your students pretty much everywhere you go. Thus, expect somewhat of a lack of anonymity in the community.
In order to be an You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., you need to realize that the time you are at work - those 7 1/2 to 8 hours - really must be spent with the kids. This means thatYou do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. and You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. will probably take place on "your own time." In order to continue to grow and advance, teachers also need to create time for You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Further, to truly relate to your students you will probably be involved in their activities - attending sporting activities and school plays,You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. or a class, or going on trips with your students for various reasons.
Pay
People often make a big deal about teacher pay. It is true that teachers do not make as much money as many other professionals, especially over time. However, each state and district can vary widely You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Further, when you look at how much you are being ρáíd, make sure to think of it in terms of the number of months worked. For example, if you are starting out with a $25,000 salary but you are off for 8 weeks in the summer, then you should take this into account. You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. will teach You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. or get You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. to help increase their You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
Respect or Lack Thereof
Teaching is an odd profession, both revered and pitied at the same time. You will probably find that when you tell others you are a teacher they will in fact offer you their condolences. They might even say they couldn't do your job. However, don't be surprised if they then go on to tell you a horror story about their own teachers or their child's education. It is an odd situation and you should face it with your eyes wide open.
Community Expectations
Everyone has an opinion of what a teacher should be doing. As a teacher you will have a lot of people pulling you in different directions. The modern teacher wears You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. They act as educator, coach, activity sponsor, nurse, career advisor, parent, friend, and innovator. Realize that in any one class, you will have students of varying levels and abilities and you will be judged on how well you can reach each student by individualizing their education. This is the challenge of education but at the same time can make it a truly rewarding experience.
Emotional Commitment
Teaching is not a desk job. It requires you to "put yourself out there" and be on each day.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. emotionally commit to their You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. and their students. Realize that students seem to feel a sense of "ownership" over their teachers. They assume that you are their for them. They assume that your life revolves around them. It is not uncommon for a student to be surprised to see you behaving normally in everyday society. Further, depending on the size of the town where you will be teaching, you need to understand that you will be running into your students pretty much everywhere you go. Thus, expect somewhat of a lack of anonymity in the community.