9 Reasons Teaching Is More Difficult Than You Think

Finding Balance

There is a perception that teachers only work from 8-3 each day. This is the time they actually spend with their students. Any teacher will tell you that this only represents a portion of what is required of them. Teachers often arrive early and stay late. They must grade and record papers, collaborate with other teachers, plan and prepare for the next day’s activities or lessons, attend faculty or committee meetings, clean and organize their classrooms, and communicate with family members.