Time Management Tips for Teachers

The job of a teacher is very demanding, and requires patience and excellent time management skills. There are many lessons that have to be taught and many decisions that have to be made in the daily life of a teacher. Organization is a key factor when teaching, and should be taken into consideration constantly. Simple steps such as labeling the places that different supplies belong, designating specific time for bathroom breaks, and having students hand out supplies needed for assignments are all good ways to save time when teaching. Here is a small list of tips that can be very effective when trying to manage your time as a teacher.

1. Assign each student a number in the beginning of the year, and have them label their assignments to be graded with the number. When the assignments are organized numerically it will be easier to put the grades in your grade book (Wagner, 2004).

2. "Pull out of storage all material that you will be distributing that day and place it in one area. Think through the lessons you will be doing and what materials you will need for each one," (Wagner, 2004, para. 8).

3. Assign jobs to students that they are capable of doing.