First Brew yeast pitching ?

Hey all, I'm getting ready to take on my first brew. I'm doing a NB Irish Red extraction with yeast in a smack pack. I'm doing a full 5g boil with a late extraction addition (been reading a lot here) and using a glass carboy as my primary. I plan on transferring through a strainer/funnel. Do I pitch the yeast in the carboy then transfer, or transfer and then pitch on top? If I pitch on top do I then shake it up after? My instructions just say to pitch on top, but I figure those are basic and you guys know best.

get the wort into the fermenter, pitch the yeast, and aerate.

Pitching on top will be fine. Don't stress it, you're going to have an awesome first brew.

Honestly, either is fine. Just make sure the wort is chilled down to the appropriate temp. 'Yeast + wort = beer' and 'Wort + yeast = beer'

I've had good results both way with dry yeast. I have lately decided that I would rather aerate first, then put the dry yeast on the foam that forms on the top. But with liquid yeast, it wouldn't matter so much, if at all.
As stated, you will make beer. Enjoy!

Thanks. No worries here, just clearing up a vague instruction while utilizing the info I've gained from your experience.

Cheers