This article offers early childhood educators ways to avoid teacher burnout by minimizing job-related stress.
Stress related burnout in early childhood teachers can leave them feeling physically and emotionally drained. When this happens, most of them choose to leave the industry in pursuit of occupations that are not as stressful. This leads to a high rate of teacher turnover causing a shortage of qualified early childhood educators and it eventually interferes with the quality of care that the children enrolled in early childhood programs receive.
Burnout in early childhood teachers does not happen overnight. It's a gradual process that is accompanied by some common signs that can include:
There are a number of ways that early childhood educators can minimize job-related stress.
Reducing the amount of stress in your life can minimize your chances of experiencing burnout.
References:
Childcare Planning Council of Yuba & Sutter Counties. Avoiding Provider Burnout. Accessed 1-19-08
Neils, Henry. 3 Signs of Burnout and How to Help You Avoid It. Accessed 1-23-08