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EPISODE · Mar 8, 2026 · 44 MIN

52. Advice for Changing Grade Levels or Teaching Positions

from Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast · host Erin Sponaugle

What do you do when you want to change grade levels for the next school year?  Is it a good idea to switch teaching positions if you're feeling burned out and want to try something new? You may be considering moving to a new grade level, content area, or programmatic level for the upcoming school year, and spring is usually when jobs for the new school year are posted. If you are second-guessing your desire to make a change or aren't sure where to start, you don't want to miss this episode! I'm sharing what went into my decision to change teaching positions 6 years ago (in the middle of the pandemic!) and advice to help you make sense of what you're feeling and need at this stage of your life. Listen for some heartfelt tips and insight about why change may be the best thing for you, your colleagues, and your students.Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!Support the showWatch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here. Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book. Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!  SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over! For more resources on classroom management, time management, and  teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers. InstagramFacebookPinterest

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