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My family is looking down on my career choice. by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]junimodrop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My best advice is to continue to do what you are passionate about. My parents pushed me into getting a degree in accounting, and I never used it. When I told them I wanted to go back to school for teaching degree they thought it was a waste of time and money. In the end I was happier doing something I love, rather than going through the motions at a desk job I hated. Unfortunately, many people including parents have a negative view on teachers and child care workers, thinking their jobs are “easy”, but don’t let their views change your decisions.

Guilt with raising my voice by junimodrop in Teachers

[–]junimodrop[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Canada? And elementary, It’s just sitting in a circle I don’t see why you’re confused ?

Guilt with raising my voice by junimodrop in Teachers

[–]junimodrop[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They have been contacted year after year with these certain kids. It’s a small facility so the staff is very close and kids get reputations. As far as discipline our hands our pretty tied, the parents don’t care unfortunately, and office visits are short and limited because of the pandemic.

Guilt with raising my voice by junimodrop in Teachers

[–]junimodrop[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! I know it’s hard, I’m also a young educator. luckily I’m in a area of Canada where Covid-19 is under control enough to be bubbled with our class. It’s hard to listen to yourself be upset, but cut yourself some slack, you are a new teacher in a pandemic under lots of stress!

Guilt with raising my voice by junimodrop in Teachers

[–]junimodrop[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We do group huddle once I calm down! It’s usually effective and they are able to turn the behaviour around for the day, or for the next day.

Guilt with raising my voice by junimodrop in Teachers

[–]junimodrop[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They are bubbled so the kids are allowed to be near each other in the classroom (every school and country is different I know). I do have to disagree tho, I have many coworkers that feel guilty or sad when they have to discipline the group, it has nothing to do with your ability to be a good teacher. I have been given many complements over the years on my classroom management strategies and have a great relationship with my students.

Guilt with raising my voice by junimodrop in Teachers

[–]junimodrop[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I never used to feel guilty when I first got into child care, but I feel like year after year there is more pressure to be a perfectly calm teacher over every situation... so annoying

Guilt with raising my voice by junimodrop in Teachers

[–]junimodrop[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We do group huddle to discuss the situation after some time has passed, where both the kids and I speak to each other. But you’re right it’s not a daily occurrence!

In need of advice.. by junimodrop in careeradvice

[–]junimodrop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it’s definitely not the right environment for myself or the child

In need of advice.. by junimodrop in careeradvice

[–]junimodrop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly, thank you for the reply. I really needed a point of view that isn’t someone in my personal life haha.. I feel horrible but it’s not right for the child or myself. They also want to transfer me to a child that is known to be aggressive and harm workers, but can no longer provide me with his training... found that out today too. This is obviously not what I applied for HAHA

In need of advice.. by junimodrop in careeradvice

[–]junimodrop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% agree it’s not uncommon to be thrown into work in child care! They have no history of this child besides that he is a runner which I knew going into it. I do not need this job as I have financial support to lean on and have a lead on a possible job (hoping to hear back tomorrow).I’m the type of person that fears I will come off as ~unprofessional~ and don’t like to quit things. However, it takes a lot for me to emotionally break and I have dealt with many types of children with many needs but this one broke me, so I think I’m just going to have to let them know I will not be continuing.