Anxiety about sub ta job (teachers, educational, assistant, students)

[Tristan_Davis]

I've been subbing for teacher assistant jobs, trying to get a permanent one. I have been asked back by several teachers so I know they like me, but I think I'm trying way too hard. I agonize over everything and come home feeling exhausted. This leads me to have less confidence in myself. Like today for example, I was supposed to supervise the kids on the computers (supposed to play educational games) and most of the kids were just drawing. So I asked the teacher if it was ok and she said yes. Now I feel like I shouldn't have bothered her. I guess I'm so afraid of making a mistake, anyone have any suggestions?

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Originally Posted by Tristan_Davis

I've been subbing for teacher assistant jobs, trying to get a permanent one. I have been asked back by several teachers so I know they like me, but I think I'm trying way too hard. I agonize over everything and come home feeling exhausted. This leads me to have less confidence in myself. Like today for example, I was supposed to supervise the kids on the computers (supposed to play educational games) and most of the kids were just drawing. So I asked the teacher if it was ok and she said yes. Now I feel like I shouldn't have bothered her. I guess I'm so afraid of making a mistake, anyone have any suggestions?

You just need some experience. I think it's good that you ask questions and that you want to do your best. Just relax and enjoy the experience. It will get easier over time.

[CandyGal]

I will speak to you from my experience as a former substitute teacher and a regular teacher. Many students tend not to take substitutes very seriously, and the regular teachers are aware of that. With subbing, just do your best to steer them in the right direction but don't get stressed if not everyone is doing what they are supposed to be doing. The main thing is that the kids are behaving.

[Meyerland]

As long as the kids are behaving for the most part, don't sweat the small stuff.

[Tristan_Davis]

Thank you. Clearly I need to chill out. 😎