Below is an actual job description for a teaching position that was posted online, which has been translated into a realistic description of the literal teaching job, written by a teacher for all other teachers to roll on the floor laughing… or crying… or both. Enjoy! 100 Inspirational […]
Dating and teaching have more in common than you might think. When you’re in the classroom, you’re not just teaching. You have to be resourceful, quick on your feet, interesting, entertaining, supportive, firm but fair, a life coach, a stand-up comedian, a friend and mentor, and more. Dating […]
There are many elements to consider as you plan for the next school year. You always review critical pieces like standards, curriculum, instructional activities, and testing, but you also think about the classroom space and how to arrange desks, set up bulletin boards, and organize materials. You can […]
Maybe it’s just me (a snarky high school teacher), but I’ve found that teachers in trainings and meetings, especially ones they didn’t sign up for, tend to act like the kid in the back of the classroom who refuses to work and spends a lot of time muttering […]
There’s a weird point in every teacher’s career when you realize that you’re no longer a new teacher. Your actions change. Your attitude hardens. You are a completely different animal. One day, you’re a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, first-year teacher. Then you wake up, and suddenly, you’re in your […]
Valentine’s Day is a wonderful time to celebrate love, friendship and kindness with your students. Welcome this special day in your classroom by partaking in Valentine-related classroom activities that will put your students’ hearts to work. Here are our best teacher-tested (and investigated) classroom activities that you can […]
Applying for a new job this summer or thinking about it for future endeavors? Beef up your application with a digital teaching portfolio! Yes, most school districts use very standardized formats like AppliTrack for applying to their system, but in today’s teaching market, you want to stand out. […]
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