With new classes, students, lesson plans, and school policies, as a new teacher it is not always clear to us where we should start. Thus, we need an entry plan for any new school that we work at so that we don't feel overwhelmed in our jobs-- teaching kids can be hectic enough.

It is important to understand that your approach to teaching might be very different than the approaches of your colleagues; however, there is necessarily a right or wrong answer. Generally speaking, a new teacher must create a classroom environment where lesson plans are created to address the needs of all learners; classroom management is a collaborative effort; and students can take a constructivist approach, learn new things, and apply their knowledge in fun and innovative ways.

First off, a new teacher needs to capitalize on the strengths that they bring to the role of teaching. Some strengths can include: humour, an interest in helping students reach and exceed their potential, an ability to motivate students by showing enthusiasm for learning, an aptitude for helping students develop their strengths, an acceptance for social and scholastic diversity, an understanding of and ability to implement instructional tactics, a positive learning environment, effective management techniques, knowledge of the curriculum, and the ability to present material in a meaningful and innovative way.

A new teacher must have actions they plan to take when they step foot in a school. It is important to dress and act in a professional manner, abide by the school mission statement, keep an eye out for the well-being of students, make yourself available to students who need assistance, show school spirit by attending school events, and plan to assist with the coaching of school teams.

There are also things that a new teacher will want to know about immediately. Emergency procedures are so important to understand. The last thing you want to do is head in the wrong direction when a fire drill is happening, and have the entire school waiting for you. Or worse off, how would it feel to have a student go into anaphylactic shock in your classroom before you have gone through training on how to give an Epinephrine needle.

Being a new teacher you need to get close with the special education programs that exist within the school so you know how to accommodate students in your class. Learn how to access and sign out any technological resources within your school including: computers, laptops, Smart boards, photocopiers etc. Other teachers typically book this equipment early because school resources might be limited, leaving the new teacher out of luck. Also polish up, or have someone show you how to use Mark Book or a program like it so you can keep your marks up to date. Check out any workshops that may be happening at your school or within your board that will give you insights into things that will help your teaching practice.

Being prepared is so important in teaching to keep your stress levels down, so that you don't come home from work each day, and fall asleep on the couch. You do not want to ware yourself down to a point where you don't like teaching after being exposed to all the stresses of being a new teacher. New teachers need to take care of themselves in this profession by coming prepared with an entry plan for success, taking a sick day if necessary, and having a good laugh from time to time. A new teacher needs to take these measures so they continue to enjoy teaching for the long term, rather than sticking around jaded, counting down the days for their retirement pension.

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