If you’re a first-year teacher, you’re likely a bundle of nerves right now, especially with school right around the corner. There’s much to learn, and we’re happy to guide you on this journey. Check out our essential tips and advice for first-year teachers.
Have you ever worked a job and had to shadow someone on your first day? While you may not be able to get someone to shadow you during the semester, you can visit them in the breakroom and ask for tips. People understand how hard it can be in your first school year—it doesn’t matter if you’re teaching college courses or kindergarteners. It’s relatively easy to find a mentor to support you as you start your career. All you need to do is reach out.
Running a class effectively isn’t easy, so we hope you’ve spent some time learning about effective classroom management. Classroom management can be anything from the logistics of a hall pass to rules for in-class test taking. Spend some time establishing routines and setting clear student boundaries. Overplanning is key in this case. However, make sure you stay adaptable. Frequently, you will have a student throw something new at you, so make sure you’re quick on your feet and firmly centered in your role.
Knowing how you want your classroom to look is essential. For example, you may want to place a flag in your classroom to encourage some patriotism. However, the most important part of setting up your class is considering your layout. You may want your layout to encourage collaboration, so you flip the desks in a circle.
You’ll also have to consider where you’ll put your desk because it can determine many things, from your vantage point to the classroom to your privacy. Consider this deeply.
These are some of the best essential tips and advice for first-year teachers. Your first year will be a blast.
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