The working life

So....I started work this week. I am working at a preschool as an assistant teacher and the music teacher for the whole school. My first day was HORRIBLE!!!!!! I was with the 3 1/2 to 4 year old class. The children would not listen, they knew that the other teacher and I were brand new, so they pushed us to the limit! They were fighting, not sharing, telling me "no", punching, kicking, hitting, pulling hair...it was AWFUL!!! There were many times throughout the day that I wanted to say that I was through, and just quit. But, I made it through the day. I cried when I got home. I told my husband that I wanted to quit the job because it was so bad. The other teacher I was working with that day called me that night to tell me that she had quit the job. I was surprised! I knew she had a rough day too, but I did not think that she would quit. But, I completely understand why she did. It was a rough day.

The next day was easier. The director of the preschool put me with somebody who knew the program there and has been working there for awhile. I was in the 3-3 1/2 year old classroom. These children were practically angels compared to the other classroom! I had a much better day. That was also the first day that I taught music classes to the entire school! I loved the VPK classroom (the year before kindergarten class). They loved to follow directions and they could remember the things I taught them! It was almost like teaching for an elementary school, which is what I originally wanted to do. The rest of the classes did fine, and everyone in the school got a special music stamp for doing so well!

Yesterday, I only worked from 3-6:45pm. The children in my class were angels again! Only one little boy was misbehaving, and that was only not sharing the toys.

I think I will be ok with this job. Now, I wish I would get my first paycheck soon! haha...it doesn't come until September 3...that seems so far away!