Signs that it's Time to Leave Your School and Find a New Teaching Job...

[@WhimsicallyMusical]

I knew once I was having harmful thoughts how depressed I was because of my school and I jumped ship immediately, and I am SO thankful that there was a job opening where I am now. I was also ready to quit teaching entirely, and I'm so thankful- this is such an important message!

[@personperson9635]

This video is perfect! I just left my music teaching position in December after 10 years. Yes, I left in December because my small private school was TOXIC! When I first started it was wonderful. I loved it and didn't want school to even end for the summer. My principal was supportive and encouraging. During my 10 years, we had 6 or 7 principals and academic deans. We had 6 secretaries! We had approximately 10 teachers each year and 60 left during my 10 years! The principal who came just last year was very negative towards me and never gave me a chance. I was doing Pre-K through 12th grade music ALONE, even though I begged for help. I was directing the high school choir AND playing the piano ALONE. He didn't come to a single rehearsal but had the audacity to say in a staff meeting that even if you weren't "Wowed" by the performance to still encourage the students. It was then that I said to myself, NO MORE! I resigned right before Christmas break. I was making less than $800 a month so i went back to public school to sub! I am happy and free to be out of there. My identity was so tied to my position there but the freedom from not being there has made me whole again!

[@kris78787]

Thats awful! Glad you got out. I teach elementary music and it's like a nightmare. The constant fights, bullying between students, rude and disrespectful kids, etc. I'm a teacher not a drill sergeant, which is what these students REALLY need - a DRILL SERGEANT! I'm so over it!!

[@ThisisPam]

I totally understand. I’ve been teaching on and off since 2001. My new school and administration is totally toxic. I’ve been blamed for everything by a manipulative and narcissistic principal, who has no idea what is going on in my classroom, and I’m done!

[@kris78787]

After a kid punched and hit several other students in my class today, I called the office and no one showed up......time to leave the school. I'm not a drill sergeant and don't plan on becoming one. Kids' behaviors are OUT OF CONTROL!!!

[@Chris-qp7pu]

I had a student body slam another, and then in another class I was hit by a flying shoe. I feel your pain. There are no meaningful consequences for these students.😢

[@personperson9635]

Oh wow! Absolutely! You are there to teach, not deal with chaos! It's sad and scary how children behave nowadays!

[@MaariNesper]

I changed from a classroom teacher to music and it has made a huge difference in my mental health and motivation to continue teaching!

[@jamesdeagle]

it is good of you to speak from the heart and relate the down side to teaching. James

[@julesp7596]

Everything you said is so true. Don’t be afraid to take the risk!! It can be very worthwhile!

[@adriane.morneau9922]

I'm in year 6 at my current school and I'm looking to leave elementary music to go back to high school choir. Hopefully it all works out...🤞🏼 ETA: I'm actually starting to have panic attacks when I drive up to either of my buildings. It's hard to say think about saying goodbye because I truly love my schools, but it's just time for me to move on.

[@kris78787]

I used to teach chorus and I miss it. Now I teach elementary music and I'm not really enjoying it as much. Way too many kids and way too many behavior issues to deal with daily.

[@echale843]

Too much talking. Get to the point faster!