Every experienced instructor was once a new instructor who did not know where to start. This category exists so that new instructors have a dedicated, judgment-free space to ask the questions they are embarrassed to ask anywhere else.
This category is different from general discussion because it is specifically for instructors in their first one to two years of teaching. Experienced instructors are encouraged to participate by answering questions, not just posting their own.
Topics in this category should be genuine questions about getting started, navigating certification requirements, finding work, buying equipment, setting prices, and anything else a new instructor needs to know. No question is too basic here.
This category is necessary and should not be merged. New instructors need a space that feels approachable, and mixing beginner questions into general discussion discourages people from asking.