Three Very Important Traits:
Patience,
Leadership,
Ability to Share Information Concisely
If this sounds like you, learn more about teaching.
Education is a very versatile career path. The most common path for those choosing a career in education is to teach ranging from preschool through graduate school. Training requirements vary by subject and level of student taught. On average a teacher works 45-55 hours a week during the school year, and has the summer off as well as holiday breaks but this varies primarily whether teaching at the grade school or collegiate level. There are a few general steps that students have to complete to become a teacher.
Step 1: Obtain Undergraduate degree
Step 2: Earn a teaching certificate or teaching experience that is equivalent to the teaching institution's requirements
Optional Step 3: Graduate school (specialization may require additional training)
Step 4: Start a placement position in the educational field
An undergraduate degree can be in any field a student is passionate about. Educational training and courses are helpful to set you up for later success.
Sharon Blessing is a middle school English teacher. Prior to this, she was an English tutor for many years as well as an elementary school teacher. Hear about her career as a teacher:
Toni Ireland is a GT resource teacher and runs the intern-mentor program at Centennial High School. She has previously worked as an English teacher and literacy coach in Howard County, Maryland. Hear about her experience as a teacher:
Chris Sanders is a high school counselor at Centennial High School. In addition to his full-time job, he works assists the police department with crisis intervention on the weekends. Learn about his experience as a counselor:
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There are many other careers in education including administration, policy development, and more. If you are interested in learning more about possible education careers, please visit:
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