My second year of teaching, a colleague told me that the office staff thought I was unhappy.
Teaching is sometimes a bit of an act, so even when you're stressed out or depressed, you may have to have a little voice in your head, reminding yourself to smile at the kids and act much happier or relaxed than you actually are! This tip also refers to smiling at adults. I'm so focused on whatever I'm stressed out about, I have to remind myself to smile. When I'm stressed out, I forget to smile. Try to have your expectations be flexible, because as a music teacher, it is so important to adapt to challenges and situations as they arise! #2: Remember to smile There will be something that you will be asked to do that you didn't realize was part of the job. No matter how much you've learned about the district, the former music teacher, the principal, etc., there will be something with this job that will be a surprise. Although some of the tips are specific to music education, many of them could apply to any teacher! #1: Have flexible expectationsĪs you're thinking about what your teaching situation will be like, it's easy to idealize that vision, to think that you know exactly what it will be like.
I remember how nervous I was to start my first teaching job, so here's some advice for those of you just starting out teaching, and/or starting at a new school. Today I'm writing with advice for those teachers who are new to music education.
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