Resigning gracefully ensures you stay in good standing with your school -- should you decide to come back -- and shows your new employer that you act tactfully and professionally in a work setting.
6 Steps To Resign From A Teaching Position Gracefully
1. Leave Your Teaching Position On Good Terms With Administrative Staff And Other Teachers To Avoid Burning Any Bridges You May Need Later
If you are leaving for a better position, refrain from bragging about the pay raise or added responsibilities to a peer who does not have the ability to leave her current position.
2. Submit A Timely, Proper Resignation Letter Once You Are Ready To Make A Move
A school may require ample notice in order to fill your teaching position for the following school year.
3. Follow All The School Guidelines And Your Contract When Resigning İn Order To Maintain Professionalism
For example, a school may request you leave at certain times, such as during the summer.
4. Offer To Help A Replacement With Training Or Learning About The School, Especially İf You Have Been Responsible For İmplementing A Particular Activity Or Program
This will allow the school to continue on with beneficial programs for students even if you are no longer there.
5. Avoid Negative Comments During An Exit İnterview And Do Not Talk Negatively Behind Co-workers' Backs
Even if you have had a poor experience, remember that you are leaving and the issues will no longer affect you. Gossiping or spreading rumors about others in the school is petty and does not reflect a graceful resignation.
6. Finish Your Time At The School Productively İn Order To Leave A Professional İmpression With The School
Stay involved with teacher meetings and conferences, engage with your students' parents and remain available to your peers up until the day you leave.
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