There are many different professions within teaching, but in this career profile we will cover kindergarten, elementary, middle, and secondary school teachers. A Bachelor's degree is a requirement for public and private school teachers. In addition to a 4-year degree, public school teachers need to gain a license.
Kindergarten and elementary school teachers help children interact with others, shape their views of the world, and instruct them in basic subject matter. They introduce children to reading, math, music, and many other subjects. Middle and secondary school teachers specialize in a particular subject like history, math, English, or science.
Teaching Facts and Stats:
Teaching Job Duties:
Teachers educate children from kindergarten age up to adolescents in high school. They play a hands on role in the intellectual development of their students. They educate their students in history, English, math, science and other subjects. In addition to educating students, teachers are responsible for aiding their students in developing positive social skills.
Teaching Work Environment:
Teachers spend most of their day in a classroom setting educating students. They usually have a office where they can create lectures, meet with parents, and grade assignments. Many bring their work home with them at the end of the day and work more than 40 hours a week.
Teaching Education and Training:
Public school teachers must receive a Bachelor's degree along with a license. However many states offer an alternative to licensure for individuals who have a Bachelor's degree in a field other than teaching. Private schools do not always require licensure, but candidates still need a 4-year degree.
The employment outlook for teachers is expected to grow about as fast as all other occupations. Teachers in high demand fields such as math, foreign languages, and science will have the easiest time finding employment. In addition, teachers willing to work in rural regions or less desirable inner city schools will also have good job prospects.
Teaching Salaries:
Average earnings for teachers ranged from $43,580 to $48,690 according to the Occupational Employment Statistics survey program. Teacher's with a Bachelor's degree and no experience typically start at $31,753 as shown by the American Federation of Teachers.
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