Interacting with children, the importance of teaching younger children critical information in development. it was FUN!
What I wish was different
management
Advice
Never let them take advantage of your excitement!
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Teachers Assistant
June 2017 • Phoenixville, PA
What I liked
Many great coworkers, fun, opportunities for more responsibilities, creative freedom.
What I wish was different
It was understaffed, poor management, some classrooms very stressful, not given help when needed.
Advice
If you go above and beyond what is asked of you, bosses take notice and may entrust you with certain tasks they don’t trust others with.
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Assistant Teacher
July 2017 • Huber Heights, OH
What I liked
flexibility
What I wish was different
Advice
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prek teacher
July 2018 • Omaha, NE
What I liked
-Working with children of all ages and gaining useful experience for my future career
What I wish was different
The hours were a little long and the pay wasn't great but I loved what I did so it made up for it.
Advice
If you want to work with children, understand that you may have long hours and not so great pay but it is all worth it in the end. Seeing what the kids have learned from you and taken away from your lessons is the greatest!
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Adult Education Intern
February 2019 • Eau Claire, WI
What I liked
The flexibility
What I wish was different
The pay
Advice
Great employer to work for
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Acting Assistant Center Director
October 2006 • Brookfield, WI
What I liked
Showcasing my clerical and computer skills learned at Alverno to streamline office duties.
What I wish was different
Advice
This opportunity was offered to me because of my performance at the site and my skills. Always put your best effort out there and it will be noticed.
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Assistant Teacher
February 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
The hours were very flexible with my school schedule
What I wish was different
I wish there was better communication between rooms
Advice
It seems overwhelming at first, but the kids are amazing!
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Preschool Teacher
August 2015 • Rockford, IL
What I liked
I loved that I could lead a class and teach curriculum and have lots of great learning experiences towards my teaching degree.
What I wish was different
It was set up more like a daycare and I felt like I was treated just like a daycare worker and not a teacher. I loved the kids but didn't care for the way it was run there.
Advice
If you don't have a teaching degree yet but have an associates then this is a great learning experience for teaching, if you are going into education. Just know that it is still a daycare so you will be treated as such, and there is no guarantee that you will stay in the room you were hired for.
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infant teacher
January 2018 • Blue Ash, OH
What I liked
I loved the hands on experience i received in a field I am very interested in. I am so thankful I learned many things that will impact my career!
What I wish was different
We were very short staffed at times, i wish that was different.
Advice
If you are excited to work with kids this is the place to be.
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Assistant Teacher
June 2016 • Billerica, MA
What I liked
I loved getting to work with children especially the infants and the toddlers. I find this type of work very rewarding.
What I wish was different
I wish I had any kind of control of my schedule.
Advice
It is not a job to rake on if you don't love the work. It is very difficult.
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2nd Grade Teacher
June - August 2019 • Henderson, NV
What I liked
The experience I got teaching the curriculum
What I wish was different
Everything was great about this job
Advice
Be patient and understanding when working with children
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Teacher
June 2015 • Lancaster, PA
What I liked
I like working with the kids and participating in field trips.
What I wish was different
I wish people at Kinder Care would be more organized.
Advice
I have worked there for four years and it is a different day everyday. I would like to say that I got the taste of being the head teacher everyday over the summer. Most days it was overwhelming because my co-teachers would look at me expecting me to calm and control all the students but I wouldn't trade it for anything.
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Preschool Teacher
January 2017 - July 2019 • Henrico, VA
What I liked
The experience working with children.
Weekends off
They worked with my school schedule
Hi Demanding but in a rewarding way
Field trip opportunities
Yearly raises
What I wish was different
Management
Staff retention
Pay rate
The business itself seemed more interested in money than children
Advice
You really have to enjoy working with kids. This job requires a lot of patience with both children and adults. Be prepared to go above and beyond without recognition at times.
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Lead teacher
August 2018 • Plainfield Township, MI
What I liked
Every day is different.
Learning experience in everyday
What I wish was different
More support
Advice
This is a very rewarding job
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Head School Age Teacher
May 2019 • Coraopolis, PA
What I liked
Creating activities for the class and taking the kids on field trips 2x a week!
What I wish was different
Consistent hours
Advice
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Preschool Teacher
May - August 2019 • Friendswood, TX
What I liked
Consistent schedule, coworkers friendly, kids great
What I wish was different
Advice
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Daycare Provider
May - September 2019 • Springfield, VA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Only work with children if you have patience and can be extroverted.
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Resident Childcare Worker Intern
August 2018 • Okemos, MI
What I liked
I loved the relationships the families formed with the staff.
What I wish was different
I wish the staff would have been more diverse.
Advice
I would share that the relationships with the students are equally important to the relationships with the families. You need to know the parents!
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Preschool Teacher
May - September 2019 • Jacksonville, FL
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
My one advice was to make sure you stay strong and remember to do it for the kids. During my time there I saw way too many teachers leave and give up and I think most of them really don't understand how damaging it can be. Children are our future and we must do what it takes to make it the best for them.
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Assistant Teacher
May 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I love the environment and being able to work with a wide range of students. Everyone who worked there genuinely cared about children, which is extremely important. We validated every child’s feelings no matter how small, and always taught the students it was okay to feel that way, which is a very important lesson.
What I wish was different
I wish my schedule would have been a bit different, working until 6pm was tiresome
Advice
Do not be afraid to try something new with the students, whether it’s a new game, new song, activity, or skill, do not be afraid to try it out!
