The Education Field
The employment market for educators is expected to be good due to continued growth in enrollments, there being a greater demand for qualified teachers in certain specialties such as math and sciences. With an increase in the number of non-English speaking students in the classrooms there is also a need for bilingual teachers who can teach English as a second language. Special education teachers, secondary school teachers, college and university faculty, are among the occupations with better than average prospects.
In recent years initiatives are being taken to improve the quality of education to better prepare students for higher learning and successful transition to the workplace. By joining the education services industry you too can make a valuable contribution.
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Useful Links
University of Michigan: Learn about the undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the school of education. The site also links you to professional organizations, federal and state education agencies and career planning services.
New York University: The university has quite an impressive catalog of specialties which includes International Education, Educational Administration and Educational Technology.
Recruiting New Teachers: The site of this non-profit organization brings you information on the various pathways to become a teacher, job search strategies and teacher recruitment job banks.
Employmentspot: The employment portal links you to some of the best job sites on the web for teachers and administrators.
Education America Network: From this recently launched site you can search for employment opportunities by region, look up upcoming job fairs and access a library of articles on education.
International Opportunities: If you would like to teach abroad check out this useful resource from the University of California, Irvine. You will find listings of teaching programs in Asia, Europe and Africa.
The Chronicle of Higher Education: This informative publication features in-depth articles, news updates and facts and figures of interest to those in the education field.
Education Week: The online version of this print magazine features the latest news in the education field. They also have a job section that you can browse through.
,A career in education is an opportunity to convey your love of learning and discovery, and equip your students with the tools to make their own discoveries. It is a demanding profession in which you take on a variety of roles: educator, motivator, guide, counselor, coach, and disciplinarian, yet it is also rewarding beyond compare.
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