Time Management TipsFor New Teachers

For new teachers, time is a precious resource.

While there’s no way to create more hours in the

day, there are ways that you, as a new teacher,

can get the most out of the time you have.

Being able to manage time effectively will not

only make you a better teacher, it will

enhance your quality of life outside the

classroom, too.

So it’s important to have a few tools at your

disposal in order to make the most of your time.

Check out these time-management tips for new

teachers, and before you know it, time will be

back on your side!

1) Prioritize :

Determining what’s most important and

focusing on those priorities for the day, in

the classroom and out, is crucial to managing time

effectively. As a new teacher, understanding the

duties and tasks that will most benefit your

students may take some trial and error, but as you

continue to grow into your new role, these

priorities will become apparent.

It’s just up to you to shift your focus and allow

some less important duties—whether it’s grading

each and every homework assignment or

meticulously organizing your desk—fall to the

wayside.

2) Simplify :

The easiest way to increase efficiency is to

simplify your everyday tasks and duties.

Take a good look at those things you do each day

to keep your classroom up and running smoothly,

and see if there’s any room to streamline.

Additionally, to-do lists are a great tool, but be

sure to keep them simple—each day jot down

only your top three priorities.

3) Keep to a schedule :

Creating a schedule and staying true to it is

very important for the well-being of new

teachers. When making your schedule, devote

only one or two days to stay late—if

necessary—and make Friday a day for planning

for the following week.

Determining the next week’s priorities and being

prepared are key to managing time effectively as

a new teacher.

4) Be realistic :

Knowing your limits while understanding

what is and isn’t within your control is

critical to time management. Don’t over-commit;

set realistic expectations for yourself when it

comes to time. And most importantly, learn when

and how to say no.

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