ATTENTION INCOMING TEACHERS

By: Meghan Krekeler Kayla Rudisell Sarah Hauser

Know Who You Are Teaching

Incoming teachers need to be aware of the different cultures they are teaching. When teaching different cultures you have to be informed on what is offensive and is not offensive to their culture. It is your job to make sure the kids you are instructing are learning about the subject you are teaching whether it be math or music. Different cultures learn in different ways therefore you have to understand how they learn and develop your lesson plans to accommodate them.

What Organizations Should You Consider Joining?

Most national organizations will improve your professionalism as well as protecting you from being sued or threatened by administration or parents. The National Education Association (NEA) is the oldest and largest organization, about 2/3rds of teachers make it their choice. The NEA will provide you with reports on educational research. Also they have helped many teachers with salary disputes. Other organizations include:
The American Federation of Teachers The NEAFT partnership Phi Delta Kappa (PDK)

Benefits and Pay

Pay is based on experience, location, and past classroom success. The longer you have been teaching the more benefits you will receive and most likely your salary will increase. Benefits:
Job Security Personal Time Respect between Co-workers

Retirement
Medical Insurance

Choosing a Successful School

You want to make sure you are employed by a successful school so that you can be a part of making your students successful. Some things you can expect from a successful school:
Strong Leadership High Expectations Emphasis on Basic Skills Orderly School Environment Frequent, Systematic Evaluation of Student Learning Sense of Purpose Collegiately and a Sense of Community

Are Your Students at Risk for Failure

Today as a new teacher you need to realize that there is a growing number of students who are not receiving guidance in education and lack parental involvement. These children can be at risk for failure and it is your job to understand and sympathize with these children and do whatever you can to help them succeed. Things that can contribute to Failure:
Learning Disabilities Poverty Stricken Substance Abuse Poor Health Exposure to Antisocial Peers Poor Personal Relationship Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Adverse Childhood Experiences

Is Teaching the Right Profession for you?

In conclusion, you have to understand teaching has its ups and downs and you have to manage both. You need to realize that teaching is not just a job, it is a lifestyle and career that you have to love for it to love you back.