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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

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Tracy’s Answer

Hello Tre,

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.

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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.

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Becca’s Answer

Yes, you can be a teacher and a mom at the same time. It may not always be easy, but it is absolutely possible. I’m not a teacher, but I do work full-time while being a mom of 3, and I can tell you that being a mom and boss is hard work, but it is also incredibly rewarding.

There will be busy days and times when finding the right balance feels challenging, but you learn to prioritize, ask for help when you need it, and give yourself some grace. You don’t have to do everything perfectly. If teaching is something you’re passionate about, don’t let the fear of balancing motherhood and your career stop you from pursuing it. You really can do both!
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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,


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