Hosted by Helena Hains · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 174 episodes
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Teaching was never supposed to cost you your health, your time, or your identity.The Present Teacher Podcast is for educators who are done glorifying burnout, overwork, and self-sacrifice—and are ready to build a sustainable teaching career instead.Hosted by Helena Hains, this podcast challenges the unspoken rules of the education system and names the truths teachers are often too afraid to say out loud:burnout isn’t a personal failure, classroom chaos isn’t always a management issue, and working harder is rarely the solution.Each week, we explore the truths teachers are rarely encouraged to say out loud, including:• Why burnout isn’t a time-management problem• How interviews and school culture predict long-term exhaustion• Why classroom setup and management affect your nervous system• How to leave on time without guilt• And how to build a teaching career that doesn’t cost you yourselfThis podcast covers four core pillars:Teacher Interviews | Classroom Setup | Classroom
Helena Hains hosts The Present Teacher Podcast, a education show with 174 episodes published.
With back to school fast approaching, it's easy to feel like you're behind. You look at your classroom. You look at your to-do list. You look at the calendar. And suddenly it feels like there isn't enough time to get eve
So many teachers leave the profession… Not because they weren’t good teachers. But because they were in the wrong environment. In this episode, we’re talking about how to tell if a school will burn you out—before you acc
Not every school deserves you. And once you understand that… Your entire job search changes. In this episode, we’re talking about: Why teachers feel pressure to fit in everywhere How people-pleasing leads to burno
“I didn’t get hired because I’m not experienced enough.” If that thought has ever crossed your mind… This episode is for you. Because the truth is: You’re probably not underqualified. You’re underselling yourself. In thi
Most teachers walk into interviews thinking: “I just need them to pick me.” But what if that mindset is exactly what’s holding you back? In this episode, we’re flipping the dynamic. Because you should be interviewing the
If you’ve ever Googled “teacher interview buzzwords”… This episode is for you. Because the phrases you think are helping you stand out… Might actually be the reason you’re blending in. In this episode, we’re talking abou
You can say all the “right” answers in an interview… And still not get the job. Why? Because it’s not just about what you say. It’s about how you show up. In this episode, we’re talking about: Why it’s normal to feel des
“I’ve applied to 30+ schools and nobody has hired me… what am I doing wrong?” If you’ve ever asked that question, this episode is for you. Because the truth is… You might not be doing anything wrong. You might just be do
If you’ve been told to apply to as many teaching jobs as possible… This episode is going to challenge everything you’ve been taught. Because the teachers getting multiple job offers? They’re not applying more. They’re ap
Everyone says the same thing to new teachers: “Just get your foot in the door.” But what if that advice is the exact reason so many teachers burn out in their first few years? In this episode, I’m sharing why I didn’t fo
If you’ve been applying to 20+ districts and hearing crickets, this episode is for you. Every year, I get messages from new teachers saying they’ve applied everywhere and still aren’t getting interviews. And the truth is
If you’ve ever: • Declined summer school • Stopped staying late • Refused to work weekends • Asked to meet during contract hours instead of after And been told you’re “not a team player”… This episode is for you. I share
You Were Trained to Feel Guilty for Leaving on Time If you’ve ever walked to your car at contract time and felt that tightness in your chest… Like someone is watching. Like someone is judging. Like you should stay longer
Teachers are told from the very beginning: “If you really care, you’ll sacrifice.” Stay late. Take work home. Be a team player. Do more. Give more. Sacrifice more. In this episode, I’m exposing the biggest lie teachers a
Burnout Isn’t a Time-Management Problem (It’s a Nervous System Problem) You don’t need another planner. You don’t need more discipline. You don’t need to “try harder.” In this episode, we’re talking about something most
You know the one. She leaves at contract time. Her classroom runs smoothly. She doesn’t look stressed. She’s planned ahead. She doesn’t bring work home. And you can’t help but wonder… How? In today’s episode, I’m breakin
Is it really impossible to have work-life balance as a teacher… or were we just taught to believe that? In this episode, I’m unpacking one of the biggest lies in education: That good teachers have to be exhausted. I’m sh
Want to leave school at contract time without falling behind? Learn the three essential systems every teacher needs—planning, prepping, and communication—to finally stop staying late, reduce stress, and reclaim your even
Feeling burnt out before break? Learn the top three habits contributing to teacher burnout—and what to do instead to protect your energy, work smarter, and finish the semester strong without sacrificing your well-being.
Over winter break, it can be so hard to balance rest and productivity. During my first year of teaching, I made a lot of mistakes when it came to working ahead. Which is why today I am sharing the mistakes I made along m
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The Present Teacher Podcast is hosted by Helena Hains. The show is categorised under education (self improvement) and has published 174 episodes.
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