They are given a classroom and a key, then are lost. Since many teachers are unlucky enough to be in the bottom 50% and not make it to fifth grade, the following strategies are ways to make the first year as a teacher successful and joyful. When a teacher is hired by a school district, talk to the administration and ask if there is an onboarding program. This is an important process for integrating staff into an organization, providing training in their working environment. The first day of school will require you to play the role of teacher and if you are not prepared, it will only put the class further behind. Good communication with administration allows you to be effective as a teacher. Take advantage of as many teacher training courses as the district offers. Next, find a mentor! The best way to succeed as a teacher is to find a seasoned teacher who is willing to take a new teacher under their wing and show them the ropes. When you become a teacher and get your degree, you're not done learning. Teachers are constantly learning new tools