Introduction
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 If you are interested in becoming a teacher, you are in the right place. We recognize entering into a new career or advancing your career can be challenging. So, we have created this comprehensive resource to answer your questions
pertaining to the teaching career. If you are just entering college, are deciding on a college degree or already have your college degree, you will find the information you need to enter the teaching profession on our comprehensive website.
 The demand for educators is increasing at a rate of nearly12% in the United States, particularly within rural schools, low income urban schools and teacher's specializeing
in math or science disciplines.
In addition to teaching specializations, you will be able to find information on the following subject matters |
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| After reviewing the information you will understand the opportunities available, the paths to take and the challenges faced by new teachers and those who are looking to make a career change into the teaching profession. |
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Teaching Jobs
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 The opportunities for preschool, kindergarten, elementary, middle and secondary disciplines are expected to grow over the next few years. While teaching jobs overall are expected to grow, opportunities within the math, science and bilingual areas are expected to grow at faster rates. Also, teachers looking to teach within rural or low income urban areas are also growing in demand.
Opportunities for teachers is expected to grow nearly 12% over the next 5-6 years, and while this is at a similar rate to other careers, due to the size of the education industry, this growth will create one of the highest numbers of new jobs within the nation. |
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Teaching Specialties
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 Many educators choose to dedicate their career focus on becoming a leader. While some teachers will move directly into positions of administration within a given school district, most teachers will first step into the roles of an assistant principal or a central office position. Or, they may move from being a teacher within a given subject matter into becoming the head of a given department within a given school. Each of these leadership opportunities provide a tremendous amount of opportunity for the individual to advance further within the leadership career path. |
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How to Become a teacher
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 If you are interested in becoming a teacher, it is important that you fully understand the roles and responsibilities that a teacher has as well as the pathway required to become a teacher. Review the following areas before you start teaching:
Learn About the Education Industry
Before you enter into the teaching field, ensure that you fully understand what the roles and responsibilities are that face a teacher. |
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Facts and Figures
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 The current median annual earnings of kindergarten, elementary, middle and secondary school teachers ranges from $43,580 to $48,690 based upon the teacher’s state and school district. While these numbers represent the median earnings, teachers around the nation earn as low as $28,590 to as high as $76,100 per year. Pre-school teachers earn the lowest amount of annual income, at right above $22,000 per year. |
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