More and more people are recognizing the value of good schools and effective teachers, especially since an education-oriented President has just taken office! Getting a degree in education is a very smart career move because a good teacher will never become obsolete! There has never been a better time to go back to school and become a teacher. In fact, there will likely be a 38% increase in teaching jobs through the year 2014.

The job of a teacher is to help students learn important subjects and apply them in a classroom setting. Here are some different types of teachers–

Elementary School Teachers instruct children between the ages of five years old to twelve years old. The goal of an elementary school teacher is to help students learn how to read, increase their vocabulary skills, and introduce key mathematical/scientific concepts. These types of teachers often spend a lot of time reading aloud and working with the students in small groups. Since the students are so young, personalized attention is very important!

Secondary School Teachers work in high schools and generally specialize in one specific subject like English or Math. Although they expose the students to more abstract forms of knowledge, secondary school teachers may also teach subjects that help prepare students for college.

Post secondary School Teachers instruct students in academic and vocational subjects that go beyond the high school level. Most post secondary teachers work in colleges and universities.

However, people with a teaching degree are not limited to these occupations! Teaching students can also explore the following jobs in—

• Consulting
• Special education
• Preschool
• Remedial education
• Technical education
• Music, art, and dance
• Religion

Students who are getting a bachelor’s degree in education can expect an annual salary of about $42,230. Those with Master’s degrees can earn a salary that ranges from anywhere from $44,040 to $95,900 per year!

An added benefit to teaching is that the job is never boring and each day is different. Your potential students can provide their own sorts of challenges and trials, but teaching is one of the most rewarding careers out there. You’ll have satisfaction of knowing that you are making a difference in someone’s life and molding future leaders of our country. Remember: in order to get a good education, you have to have good teachers! Why not start changing the world by getting that teaching degree?