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10 Reasons to Become a Teacher
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Wondering why you should become a teacher? Ask a teacher and you’ll get lots of great reasons! Here are ten reasons to get you started.
1. TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
When just one child’s life has been altered positively because of you, you’ve can feel proud that you have made a difference.
2. TO HAVE THE SUMMER OFF
It’s one of the perks of being a teacher. Each year is a new experience that can be met after a little rest and relaxation.
3. TO IGNITE THE FIRE
Pass your passion on to children and watch their curiosity catch fire.
4. TO FIND SUCCESS
Watching students succeed at simple or complex tasks is an experience you can be a part of every day. Every student has the opportunity to succeed, no matter how small the goal.
5. TO BE VIRTUOUS
You might get to be the only presence of kindness, patience, or understanding in a student’s life each the day.
6. TO AFFECT THE FUTURE
Influence the next generation by sharing your knowledge. You are the leader of your classroom, and with that power comes responsibility and opportunity to shape minds and ideas.
7. TO BE GLOBAL
Help today’s youth find beauty and respect for diversity.
8. TO HAVE JOB SECURITY
Once you have met the requirements to become a teacher and have proven your success, it’s steady work. Teachers are in demand!
9. TO BE A GOOD CITIZEN
Serve the youth of your community and country by contributing your time and talents. Help students understand their full potential.
10. TO STAY YOUNG
Being with students all day helps teachers of any age stay connected to current events and trends. Students are creative and energetic creatures that will keep you on your toes. You’ll find something to make you laugh every day.
newgraduate08
about 1 year ago
2 comments
Here are some of the reasons why I would like to have a career in the public school system:
1. To find success and to have some sense of job security
2. To be a better citizen and to feel that I am giving something back to my community
3. To make a difference and help to steer our wayward youth in the right direction
4. To have the summer off
5. The benefits package (medical, dental, retirement, etc.)
There is no better place than the public school system to "practice what you preach."
abi31
about 1 year ago
4 comments
These are all the reasons why I want to become a teacher! Although having the summer holls is nice it is not as important as making a positive impact on a kid's life. I can deffinitely say that teachers are sometimes a pupil's only source of kindness, patience and understanding on a hard day. These reasons are great!
Sandijo
about 1 year ago
40 comments
I give this a 10 every single reasion that I want to be a teacher and mentor in milddle school
Katie2955
about 1 year ago
54 comments
definatly the best reasons
EDU6
about 1 year ago
126 comments
Holding two coins on the palm, one of my students told me,'Sir, these are the same side of two coins.What about the other side?' I told him,'You show me, then I will decide.' One proved to be a gold coin and the other a lower metal. But the denomination was same. The intrinsic value determines the worth and it would be lasting. That is not the case with 'pay'. Teaching is not everybody's cup of tea. Aptitude and attitude,pursuit and purpose, and many other things count.
thatwouldbeDR
about 1 year ago
2 comments
Did he mention the pay?
cjfalcon
about 1 year ago
6 comments
Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is the probable reason why so few engage in it.
--- Henry Ford There is credible truth in 9 of the ten reasons to be a teacher, in my opinion, only of course. Teaching online requires a seven day week, with time off only during Christmas. However, the reward to pay it forward, and perhaps only guide one individual on the path to life long learning, would be bliss.
starsailer2008
about 1 year ago
2 comments
All great reasons!