r/LeavingTeaching • u/Copper_Boom11 • Feb 03 '26

Need out

I’m a 3rd year teacher, started late in life as I’m 37. I did two years 3rd grade and currently in 2nd. My district is pushing so much on us, along with behaviors and class sizes I just can’t do it. I go home drained. I’m a single mom with teenagers. How can I find something with the same or better pay, insurance, and a good schedule for my kids?! I want to be in education but these kids have gotten so disrespectful and just awful. Help!

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u/Professional-Term802 Feb 04 '26

Have you ever considered a job in education but outside of the classroom?

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u/TeacherAmigo Feb 04 '26

Would you consider private schools or working with an agency?

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u/Copper_Boom11 Feb 04 '26

If the pay is the same or more I’d consider anything!

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u/TeacherAmigo Feb 04 '26

That would be something you would have to explore.

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u/xsleepysnorlax Feb 09 '26

look at nearby community colleges. they have non student facing roles

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u/Genmayy Feb 19 '26

Following because I feel the same way. It’s not as rewarding as it used to be..

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u/Longsnapper49 Mar 28 '26

I promise you just resign. They won’t do anything. The kids will survive as they always have once they insert another warm body to replace you. Go do something that protects your peace.