Can you be a teacher and a mother at the same time?
I would like to be a teacher when I grow up but I also want to be a mom. #career #teaching #teacher #career-counseling #higher-education
4 answers
Tracy Gill, DPT, MPA
Tracy’s Answer
The field of teaching has a great work schedule. Take a look at a sample daily schedule that you can see if this works for your life.
Daily Schedule:
7:45- 8:00 Arrival/Attendance/Morning Work
8:00-8:30 Circle Time/ Letter sounds/Sight Words/ Phonemic
8:30-8:40 Read-Aloud/ Comprehension/Vocabulary Focus
8:40-8:55 Writing
8:55-9:40 Literacy Choices, Groups: Writing with Me, Independent Writing, Books, Puzzles
9:40-10:00 Shared Reading, Sight Words, Fluency
10:00-10:30 Math/Science, and Social Studies, Circle Time: songs, videos, games, restroom breaks
10:30- 11:00 Lunch
11:00-11:30 Recess
11:30-12:15 Math Stations
12:15-12:55 Music, Art
12:55-2:00 Reading Groups/Center reading, Choice centers, Computers
2:00-2:10 Snack
2:10-2:15 Clean up room
2:15-2:30 Review of the Day/Prepare for Dismissal
Also keep in mind you will need to make time to develop lesson plans throughout the week.
Good Luck!
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Amanda’s Answer
Absolutely. I know many teachers who are also mothers. Both will take a lot of dedication and time, but you can do it.
Joan’s Answer
Teaching can be a rewarding profession, but it requires a significant amount of time. Lesson planning , grading papers, parent-teacher conferences, staff meetings, and on-going professional development as well as advanced degrees must be part of your plans along with motherhood.
Stephanie’s Answer
Hi Tre,
I am a mother and a teacher. I love both - and I think being a teacher helped me be a more patient, creative mother. It's hard! But you have time off when your children are home which is great! I have three daughters, and I think they turned out pretty well. I was often more conservative than other mothers, but also more fun sometimes. I was an elementary school teacher so I think that helped alot with games and activities when my children were young. And, sometimes I took them to my school ..... they enjoyed it!
So, you can be a mother and a teacher ... and you'll probably do well at both,
Stephanie