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10 Steps to Becoming a Teacher
Jill Hare
Are you thinking about becoming a teacher? It’s a profession with great rewards and challenges. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics says that job opportunities for teachers over the next 10 years will vary from good to excellent, depending on the locality, grade level, and subject taught. Shortages of qualified teachers will likely continue, resulting in competition among some localities, with schools luring teachers from other States and districts with bonuses and higher pay.
We’ve put together Ten Steps to Becoming a Teacher, a guide to help you along the way. You’ll learn about the education system, the degrees and certification necessary to become a teacher, great interview tips and more.
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about 1 year ago
I would add a Step 11: Think Resume (now). Aside from the basic requirements, think of what qualities you will need to be special...and hired by the system you want.
Rosanna
about 1 year ago
94 comments
GREAT GREAT article Jill - next year will you think baout speaking at a One Voice conference?
tolistefl65
about 1 year ago
146 comments
An excellent guide for all those of our fellow-Applers whoare considering teaching. With a few corrections for the differences in educational system, I will give it to those of our students who are considering teaching.