By far, I think the hardest part about teaching is time management. When I accepted my teaching position, I really had no idea the kind of time it would take on my part, and I always feel like there is never enough time to do all that is needed. From early morning faculty meetings, to participating on the Fine Arts Committee, to running a Regional Inspirations Contest, to countless other things that are required, none of which you actually get paid to do. It's just part of being a good educator and member of the school community.
You are required to look for grants, stay in contact with parents, plan field trips, look for guest speakers, grade assignments, prep for lessons, plan your lessons, and then try to organize it all on top of it. I feel like I'm flying by the seat of my pants constantly and not drop the hundreds of balls I feel like I'm juggling at any given time. Then throw my own four small chilren on top of that! I'm tired just thinking about it (and a little amazed that I'm able to pull it off.)
In an ideal world I would be able to take each of my students aside regularly and talk about their work, their lives and try to be a great mentor as well as their teacher. I would be able to stay after school when needed, and provide awesome extra curricular opportunities for students who really want to go above and beyond, but alas there is a time and season for all things. Hopefully when all of my children are in school and thriving I will be able to reach that ideal, and I realize that things are just going to be crazy because it's my first year teaching.
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