Hello Steemians! Writing these career articles is a lot of fun! Today's article is on how to become a Teacher. I really enjoy making these, so if there's a career you're interested in learning about, feel free to post it here!
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How to become an Accountant: https://steemit.com/life/@persimmon/career-advice-how-to-become-an-accountant
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How to become a Teacher
Why Teaching?
Teaching is a wonderful and rewarding career that allows people to have an amazing impact on the future generation. By becoming a teacher, you are helping the next generation of scientists, doctors, artists, and leaders develop the skills they need to succeed in our ever changing world. Teaching is another career that has been changing over the years. Thanks to the internet, people can now teach students all over the world from the comfort of their own home. Teachers can also go abroad and live in exciting places while teaching students a variety of different subjects. If you're looking for a stable, rewarding, and exciting career, perhaps teaching is what you're looking for!
Education
Different countries and even different states have varying regulations on who can become a teacher. In some places, at least a bachelor's degree with an additional teaching degree is required. Others require a specific type of teaching degree and a certification. Some places require a combination of any degree and a teaching certification. If you want to teach a specific group such as High School students, your may need to take a certain amount of classes in that subject in order for you to teach it. The most important thing is to decide where you want to teach and what kind of teaching you want to do. From there, select the best path that fits your needs!
Training
Most people receive their training while pursuing their teaching degree or certifications. Usually, teaching students are required to do placements in schools to help them practice the concepts they've learned. Students may be required to do a number of placements, and these placements vary in length. As a general note, the more placements you do the easier it is for you to secure a job in the future! Be sure to also take this time to develop skills that will help you be successful once you become a teacher.
Where can I work?
Although most teachers can be found teaching in the traditional way, the career has evolved to the point where people can work in a variety of different places!
With teaching, the world can be your classroom! Some wanderlusting teachers have gotten jobs in exciting places such as South Korea, Kuwait, Brazil, China, and Russia. These job postings are usually online, so you should check them out to see what individual requirements each company you're applying to requires!
You can even choose to teach online! Online tutoring websites and online elementary, middle, and high schools can allow you to teach real students from the comfort of your own home. Each company may have it's own requirements, but usually a teaching certification or degree is required to teach online.
Skills & Certifications
Skills and certifications are an excellent way to boost your employability in the job market. For experienced teachers, these skills and certifications can help you attain a higher salary and even a promotion! For teachers, professional development is essential in ensuring you are helping your students receive the best education you can give them.
Here is a list of a few common skills and certifications:
- Microsoft Office Suite (including word, excel, powerpoint)
- Experience with popular grading programs such as Gradebook
- Experience using technology in the classroom
- Excellent communication skills (to students, other teachers, and parents)
- CPR & First Aid Certification
.... and more!
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