Being a teacher takes something special. Bottomless patience, extraordinary creativity, a high tolerance for fart jokes. So is it any wonder teachers have some of the funniest memes out there? These are professionals who take their jobs seriously, but they also know how to cut up when class isn’t in session. They’d likely go mad if they didn’t.
Imagine running a kindergarten classroom. The comments alone from the pupils would be enough to start a meme factory. And don’t get started on the middle schoolers. There’s a special place in heaven for anyone who teaches 7th grade math.
From side-eyes to all those who call virtual learning a “vacation” to gags about school letting out for the summer, these teacher memes highlight the highs and lows of being an educator. But while they’re geared for those who call the school house home, anyone who has been a student can appreciate the silliness. So here’s to the thankless souls who show up each day ready to inform the next generation, be it online or in person. We see you, we appreciate you, and we understand why social media has produced entire accounts dedicated to joking about the wild and wacky world of education.
1When People Call Virtual Learning A Vacation
Don’t think a teacher can’t bust a high kick when need be. Oh they’ll do it.
2What happened to the Macarana?
“Please don’t post this to TikTok” said every teacher ever.
3Thar She Blows!
Nothing like a little wind to whip students into a frenzy. The hazards of recess.
4Those Back to School Teacher Blues
That feeling when you have to reopen your lesson plans after eight weeks off.
5When School’s Officially Out For The Summer
Party in the teacher lounge!
6Restitution Wanted
Define “pain and suffering.”
7It’s Been 84 Years...
Instead of bringing a teacher an apple, try coffee.
8Describe “Family”
Just because teachers work in the same building doesn’t mean they’re friends. Let alone family.
9Hard No
Summer just started. There’s no need to roll out those back to school ads yet.
10Nature Is Healing
Here’s to all the teachers who Zoomed it up and never let kids down.
11Every Teacher Cleaning Up Ever
A hazmat suit for classroom clean-up should be school provided PPE.
12Remote Learning Vibez
To all the teachers who saw students take their screens into the bathroom this year, a thousand apologies.
13Extra What?
Yeah, no. Your teacher sees what you’re doing there and it’s not gonna fly.
14Let’s Fact Check That
Sources say this student is full of it.
15Doing the Can-Can
May you go to the bathroom, you mean? May you??
16A for Effort
Extra credit goes to all the teachers spending their weekends grading. Give yourself an extra glass of wine for all the hard work.
17When A Teacher Says Be Quiet
There should be a class just teaching kids how to moderate the volume of their voices.
18The Ol’ “Never Met Him Before In My Life” Routine
Perfect strangers perfectly summarizes seeing a student out in the wild. Just don’t make eye contact and slowly back away.
19When Teachers Feel The Bern
Really could use a pair of mittens for winter playground duty.
20No Days Off
Weekend? What weekend? For teachers, there’s no rest for the weary.
21When Stay Calm Takes On A Whole New Meaning
Remember the chaos of fire drills? Bet your third grade teacher sure does.
22Sub Life
Whoa to substitute teachers. Underpaid and over-burdened they’re the real heroes.
Now go relax, teachers. It’s summer vaca and you’ve earned it.
