{"id":16291,"date":"2023-11-14T12:30:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T17:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/?p=16291"},"modified":"2024-01-03T13:44:47","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T18:44:47","slug":"transitioning-from-teacher-to-administrator-with-ease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/transitioning-from-teacher-to-administrator-with-ease\/","title":{"rendered":"Transitioning from Teacher to Administrator with Ease"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">First, let us just say, congratulations on your new position! Going from teacher to admin is a big change, and you\u2019ve worked hard to achieve this goal. As with any new job, the transition period can be tough. We\u2019ve rounded up 6 ways to set yourself up for success, from easing your anxious mind as a new admin to making a good first impression.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remember Your Background<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You have spent years as a teacher\u2013 that means you\u2019ve already spent years as a leader. Channel your background and use what you\u2019ve learned as a teacher to navigate the complications of your new role. Between time management, conflict resolution, and decision-making, your teaching background has given you many of the soft skills admins need to thrive. Developing those skills further will only make the transition that much smoother!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TIP: Part of the job is having difficult conversations often. Sharpen your listening skills to ensure that everyone feels heard and that you\u2019ve left room for nuance. Remember that listening to<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> listen<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, rather than listening to respond, is key!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Think About Your Career Path<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A new job is always going to come with difficulties, especially at first. When you get discouraged, write down your career goals (yes, even the lofty dreams) and map out how to get there. While things rarely go to plan like you\u2019d expect, take this as a reminder that despite the difficulties, you\u2019re on your way to making those dreams a reality.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make Yourself Visible and Available<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the end of the day, what students and teachers need is support from their admins. Make a point of going to after-school activities like sporting events, performances, galleries, etc&#8230; Not only will you get direct insight on the happenings in your school, but you\u2019ll also gain the trust and respect of your teachers and students. The sooner you do this, the better your first impression as admin will be.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Develop Your Own Style<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While it\u2019ll take some time to fully develop your approach to administration, don\u2019t be afraid to experiment with different methods of doing the work! Talk with your mentors about their approach for inspiration.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Open Your Door<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have an office, keep your door open. Students and teachers will feel much more comfortable approaching you with a literal open-door policy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TIP:\u00a0 Decorate your space a little! Colors have a profound effect on our moods, and a warmer space will be more pleasant to work in\u2013 not to mention, it will help others feel more comfortable in your office too!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ask for Suggestions and Feedback (Regularly!)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Depending on how new you are to the position, you may not be in the place to ask for feedback yet\u2013 but you can still ask for suggestions! Invite your teachers into your office for their ideas and concerns, and create an environment that allows for open dialogue. Ask for feedback as needed, rinse and repeat.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Set yourself up for success!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16241,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4208,4213],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v19.3 (Yoast SEO v19.13) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Transitioning from Teacher to Administrator with Ease - TeacherLists Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Transitioning from teacher to administrator is no easy feat! 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