Question by Sunshine: Going from being a Corrections Officer to Teaching Kindergarten, anything you think I should know?
Yes, I am going to teach Kindergarten after working in the county Jails for 4 years. I have been told that I would be a great teacher, even from the inmates, it is where my true passion lies. I am not worry as I know that I have a great talent with children and a lot of patience from my previous job experience! I just thought I would take a pole of reactions, since I know this is shocking to some!
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Answer by Centurion
Yes, kids are not inmates.
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You probably won’t have to be as demanding.
DON’T YELL AT THEM! Talk to them. Believe me, some of those kindergarteners can get pretty angy.
You probably should still bring the nightstick along.
brace yourself
and watch kidrengarten cop, a documentary of a man who went though similar occupational changes you did.
Be patient- kindergartners aren’t always the most obedient. Plus, the discipline in kindergarten is completely different.
P.S. Prepare to become a Kleenex from the knees down. Don’t wear your favorite blue jeans to school. NEVER wear ANYTHING white unless you like to bleach things.
Good luck!
Kids are tougher