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EPISODE · Jun 7, 2026 · 16 MIN

#189: Not Every School Deserves You (Let's Talk About It)

from The Present Teacher Podcast · host Helena Hains

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 burnout and misalignment The difference between rejection and redirection What aligned schools actually feel like The identity shift from “please pick me” → “I choose what aligns”   This is the episode that gives you permission to stop chasing. And start trusting that the right fit exists. Download the Ultimate Teacher Interview Guide: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-interview-guide   Ultimate Teacher Interview Bundle: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-interview-bundle    Land Your Dream Job: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/land-your-dream-job ___________________________❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr___________________________// RESOURCES💌 Join our email list for weekly motivation | https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-interview-guide 🌼 Join our Community off of Facebook | https://www.thepresentteacher.com/offers/QUzcjYLT ___________________________//  ABOUTI’m Helena, a coach for new and first-year teachers sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life.The Present Teacher Podcast is a resourcefor teacher interviews, classroom setup, classroom management, and time management. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life.Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episodes!

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