Why School Psychologists Get Up in the Morning 38.4 Billion Reasons to Work in the Pet Industry The Truth about Teaching Why "Journalism" Is In This Newsletter Six Rewarding Careers in Social Services

The Most Rewarding Career -- Being a Teacher

By Kelly Richardson
Learning & Life Columnist
September 12, 2006

There is nothing quite as rewarding as being a teacher. You are the leader of students looking to you for instruction and support. If you are looking for a career with a social conscience and great benefits, then you should consider earning your teaching certification from an accredited school.

The Importance of Teachers Teachers affect countless lives and their influence can not be measured. Earning your teaching certification will give you the chance to lead your own class in the search for truth, knowledge and direction. Teaching opportunities abound at all levels of the education system. Teaching Certification: Learning to Lead

• Curriculum. One major topic in teacher certification is how to build a curriculum that encompasses a variety of learning techniques.
• Assessment. You will become an expert in assessing the work that your students complete and offering suggestion for how they can improve.
• Guidance. Teaching certification prepares you to offer thoughtful guidance to your students about the best course of study for their interests.

Every year, more and more schools are built to handle the incredible number of students entering our educational systems. And according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the teaching field is one of the more solid careers that you can enter for the coming decade. Here's why.

The Teaching Certification Up Close

• Bachelor's Degree. Most teaching certification guidelines call for a basic four year degree from an accredited university or online program.
• Explosive Opportunity. Employment of teaching professionals is expected to grow faster than average for all occupations through 2014.
• Impressive Salary. A teaching certification can earn you between $41,000 and $46,000 per year.

If you want to become a positive influence in the lives of both student and adult learners, earn your teacher certification from an accredited school.

Sources

• Teachers—Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

About the Author
Kelly Richardson covers the local education and technology scenes in major cities across the country. His articles appear in a variety of respected educational journals, periodicals, and e-zines.

More Career Tips Articles

Add to My Favorites

	Location: --- All Locations --- Online ------------------------ Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Puerto Rico ------------------------ Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland Northwest Territories Nova Scotia Nunavut Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan Yukon Territory London Degree: --- All Degrees --- Associate Bachelor Master Doctoral Diploma Certificate Coursework Subject: --- All Subjects --- Architecture Arts and Design Beauty and Cosmetology Business Communication and Media Computer Culinary Education Engineering Health and Clinical Legal and Law Enforcement Liberal Arts and Humanities Other Science Social Services Travel and Hospitality Vocational/Technician Program: --- Select a Subject ---

	Associate's (AABA) - Criminal Justice Administration Associate's (AABA) - Healthcare Administration More Programs Digital Design Fashion & Retail Management More Programs

	Get the training you need to succeed. Find a school in your region that can help you advance your career.