What do you think about being a school teacher?

@yoniarnon (1079)
Israel
June 1, 2011 3:18am CST
I am doing a B.Ed in (first degree in education) I can work in a lot of places after i will finish it. One of them is a school teacher for fitness. I wonder what do you think about this job? Some people said it is hard to control kids, so said it has no money, and some said it is very important job.. What do you think about it?
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18 responses
@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
1 Jun 11
I think you should work in a job that you enjoy. It is said that a person who loves what they do will never work a day in their life! That's because it's not like work, it's what they love. So if you love teaching fitness for kids it won't feel like working. It's an important job and if you really like what you're doing the kids will sense that and you will make the class fun for them--they are usually hard to control when they are not enjoying the class and a good teacher will make the class fun for them. Teach what you enjoy and you'll have no problems. And you'll never feel like you're working!
@yoniarnon (1079)
• Israel
2 Jun 11
I agree, the problem is that i don't sure yet if i like it or not, cause there were days that i was very happy and did the kids cool things and they liked it to, but there were a bad days that the kids make me some troubles so i am ain't sure yet..
• Nigeria
3 Jun 11
Teaching work is n't realy easy
• United States
1 Jun 11
I think it would be a great job. As long as you like children, money shouldnt be a problem. DO IT:)
@yoniarnon (1079)
• Israel
1 Jun 11
Agree but if you will help other kids and don't get money, you will not have how to help your kids :)
1 Jun 11
i would to do what u do
• Philippines
1 Jun 11
I am college instructor and teaching is my passion. Admittedly, there is no money in teaching. Look for other source of income aside from what you earn from teaching if you want to make both ends meet.
@yoniarnon (1079)
• Israel
2 Jun 11
It is great that it is your passion. So what else do you do to earn more money?
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
1 Jun 11
Kids are indeed hard to control,so ,many people say it is an important job to do. Bui if you do really like this job,it would be very great to be together with those kids and they r really lovely. Well,teacher is a great job i think . Have a nice day!
@yoniarnon (1079)
• Israel
1 Jun 11
I am happy that you think so, cause a lot of people said that this job doesn't have much respect and don't worth the pay check..
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
1 Jun 11
I don't understand why being a teacher doesn't worth respect! Job does not divided into decent or not.You just do what you like!
• Indonesia
1 Jun 11
School teacher and lecturer is my dream job.it seem very nice when we teach in front of class with many type of student.I wonder about those feeling and I will wait for the moment. Techer is great profession. They tell what is right and guide someone from nothing to be something. The bring the future and give hope.
@yoniarnon (1079)
• Israel
1 Jun 11
Thanks for sharing it is good that you dreaming about it, i sure that you will be a great teacher if you wish to change the kids future
• Indonesia
3 Jun 11
Thanks yoniarnon, I hope five years is enough. Have a nice day for you.
@Jessi_T (379)
• United States
2 Jun 11
I never wanted to be a school teacher of any type. My SIL is a school teacher and I feel sorry for her daily. I couldn't do a job like that. If it is something you are interested in then you should go for it. I do think it's an important job but at the same time probably very difficult. Controlling kids isn't easy even when they're yours let alone when they are not. Good luck.
@yoniarnon (1079)
• Israel
2 Jun 11
It is a hard job but i think it has a good side to, like people said here that it is a very important job that can change kids future, and i am sure this job ain't suitable to every one and has people said here to, you need to come to this job with a passion.. Have a good day to :)
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
1 Jun 11
I would never try to be a school teacher, especially these days. They could not pay me enough. Alot, but not all, of the kids these days are so disrespectful. I just could not handle it.
@yoniarnon (1079)
• Israel
1 Jun 11
I agree the money isn't so high and the kids are really disrespectful! But the main thing is to educate them, it is a hard thing but when you succeed you feel so good with yourself
• Singapore
1 Jun 11
Hi yoniarnon, If you have decided to spend time, effort and money to take a degree in education, you must seriously think being a teacher is a career for you. I was a teacher. To me, teaching is not easy. It requires a lot of dedication, passion and drive to manage the children. I do believe that teachers have an important role to play in shaping the future of our generations. Teaching took away a lot of my time. I spend many hours in school. I arrive as early as 6.30am (because school starts at 7.15am) and leave as late as 5pm. At home, I was still preparing lessons for the next day and marking scripts. When I got pregnant, I thought to myself, I won't have much time for my child if this carries on, thus I quit. If you are going to be fitness teacher, no problems with lesson preparation or marking there, so I think you are safe. With regards to handling the children, you will get the hang of it eventually.
@yoniarnon (1079)
• Israel
2 Jun 11
Thanks for sharing. A really good fitness teacher has to think what to do with the kids, and don't just drop on them a ball and tell them to play.. At least he doesn't have test to check :)
@besthope44 (12123)
• India
2 Jun 11
Hi Yoniarnon, I would say if you are really interested and if teaching is your passion, you can definitely succeed in your career. Teaching is not bad even in present politics. So passion is important, my friend also with her passion now she reached heights of success in teaching line.
@Sanitary (3968)
• Singapore
3 Jun 11
Teaching is a meaningful job. Don't bother about the handling of kids because u will gain experience along the way. Being a teacher is not easy, u need to have the passion for teaching. It might appear easy to others, but actually it takes more than just teaching. It's more about inter personal skills, interacting and motivating students to learn. Therefore, teaching is an important job.
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
1 Jun 11
Well, teaching is a very noble profession. If you are after the monetary aspect of teaching, it has to be that your partner has a job too, for your family to live comfortably. I don't think the salary of being a teacher alone will do, if you will be the sole bread winner. However, if you are into a fulfilling job, then this one is for you if you have lots of patience too. Whenever you see that the kids learned a lot from you, you will really feel proud of yourself for being the the one who was able to teach them.
@yoniarnon (1079)
• Israel
2 Jun 11
I agree with you! I think it is a noble profession, but you can't end the month well with it money. I can work has a swimming teacher after noon once in a while, it is a very good money
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
2 Jun 11
teaching is a noble profession but do not expect to be rich doing it, if that's your calling and that's what you want to do then by all means go for it, it's worth more than money if you are happy, but I would also advise that you have a back up business, plan or something you can depend on for monetary reasons just in case you find your preferences changing later on in life
@ckciasigurl (2081)
• Italy
1 Jun 11
hi yoniarnon! in did! being a teacher is not easy , it is hard , Kids are all different we cannot control them , we cannot say one word to them, you need to have a patience, Being a teacher is Hard and yes you have a low salary , i agree that it is an important job because teacher teaches the children, and not only children but also teenagers and many more, grades, i think being a teacher is complicated.
@kumakuma (84)
• Malaysia
2 Jun 11
I think this is an important job. You teach and educate the kids. If nobody don't want to be a teacher, who want to teach our children. I think if you really like kids it would not be a big problem for you.
@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
1 Jun 11
Well, being a school teacher is really great. Because you are respected in every corner of the community where you teach...
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
1 Jun 11
For me it is good and lessen to more encourage to have to know it because they are old to learned.
1 Jun 11
i think its depend on all u if u cud control them or not...to be a teacher is a gud job and if u wana to earn then i think it doesnot pay u more so all upon u . i think u shud try..it will inc ur confidence 2
@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
1 Jun 11
Hi yoni you know one thing i am engineer by profession but i always wanted to be a teacher because i love teaching children. Teaching i beleive is the best & reputed profession because he can only make a future of a nation.