Teacher thinking of a change. Any ideas?

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I’m a teacher and have taught multiple different grades K-5. This year I have a really tough class. It has been so mentally exhausting. I’ve had tough kids in the past but this year seems to be extra challenging. Kids aren’t just a little silly they are really rude and out of control. It’s challenging with little support from Admin. I have a super small Kindergarten class this year 13 kids. I’ve taught much larger classes, but I can’t imagine having any more this year. I feel so stuck and am always so depressed Sunday evenings. I have two young kids and love the school schedule so I can be with them. However also feeling like I’m too tired to play with them at the end of the day. I really love having Summers off and definitely think teachers are lucky in that sense. But I’m feeling like I need a change. I would love to have a more flexible schedule. I thought of becoming a realtor because I enjoy that sort of thing, but not sure how practical that would be for me. Anyone have any ideas?

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Being a realtor isn’t practical. The job is all hours of the day/night. The pay is unpredictable. And you have to sometimes invest your own money to build your business. I’m very good friends with a kindergarten teacher. She’s been doing it for 30+ years. I know she’s really active on social media. It might be worth it to reach out to your peers in other schools who have been doing it for decades to get some advice. She’s on Instagram. But I’m sure TikTok and facebook have them too.

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Unless you have a partner who can take on the basic bills, I personally wouldnt quit and do real estate. Some can thrive in it but it's pretty oversaturated and unpredictable and a lot of people view houses on evenings and weekends. If your income is secondary and you have solid flexible childcare to do showings then it may be an option. Have you thought about looking into private schools? Some can be stricter about disciplinary issues. Also look into tutoring, homeschool coops/umbrella schools.

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Consider teaching an elective class like a media specialist. I switched from the classroom to the library and have never been happier. I get to keep the fun parts of teaching but don’t have to worry about the small tasks throughout the day like testing, etc. I also opened a tpt store and over the last two years I now have a successful store that matches my teacher pay.

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Look into being an instructional coach. Im doing that right now and its awesome.

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I am a teacher as well. But I teach 3rd grade at a private school and the students are pretty great this year. It’s the parents and admin that make my job terrible— almost unbearable. And I hate that I’m constantly working/grading/lesson planning/preparing. I agree, I never seem to have the time or energy to spend time with my husband or son. I have thought about a change too, I’ve even considered being a realtor. But as someone else mentioned, the pay and hours are too unpredictable. People have suggested transcribing from home jobs or being a substitute teacher or being a specialist teacher instead of the full time/all subject teacher. Idk. Let me know if you figure out a good option!

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My friend was dealing with something similar. She just couldnt do it anymor3. She found an online tutor position. She mskes way more and said its 100x less stressfu. I would.check into some of those positions around you. Good luck on.your career change. It's never to late!

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Teacher thinking of a change. Any ideas?

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