Teaching can be a rewarding career. However, it can also be stressful. It is important to balance your time and energy between meeting learning objectives, helping a child with a skinned knee and planning field trips.

There are many incredible nurseries in and around Glasgow, helping children to grow and learn every single day. To become a teacher in a Govan nursery, here is what you should know:

Know Your Students

Working with young kids seems like a dream come true for many people, but becoming a nursery teacher isn’t as simple as it appears. Kids have a lot of energy and spending 8 hours a day with them can be physically demanding.

A lot of preparation goes into making sure your classroom runs smoothly and that your students’ needs are met. But no matter how prepared you are, some things will always be out of your control. Whether it’s a bathroom accident or a kid that wants to play with their own toys, you will need to be flexible in order to meet your students where they are.

Flexibility

Nursery teachers must be flexible and able to adapt to a changing environment. They often have to change their original plans for a day, deal with unexpected behaviour from students, or adjust the learning process when students don’t respond as expected.

A quality teacher will be able to adapt to whatever happens and still provide the best education possible for their students. They will also be able to cope with the challenges that come along with teaching young children, such as bathroom accidents and skinned knees. 

Be Patient

Nursery teachers spend a lot of time with their students, so they need to have patience and be willing to put in the effort needed for a rewarding career. This includes establishing an appropriate classroom atmosphere and providing support for their students.

They must also make sure their students meet developmental milestones. This involves helping them with things like learning how to wash their hands and brush their teeth, as well as making sure they get enough rest and sleep.

Be Creative

Nursery teachers, also known as pre-school teachers, provide education, care and nurturing in a school setting for children. It’s a rewarding career, but it can be emotionally draining. You will spend a lot of time with the kids in your class and get attached to them. When it comes time for them to graduate into school, you will feel sad and proud at the same time.

Keeping your creative juices flowing helps you come up with ideas for classroom activities and other experiences that encourage learning and exploration. Share your own personal creative interests with students and families to engage them in meaningful ways.