Overview
By 2005, U.S. teachers will become an endangered species. Now, prospective teachers turn to LearningExpress to discover how to get started on a rewarding career path in education. With the latest salary and benefit information, the most up-to-date career opportunities, and detailed job descriptions, Teacher Career Starter gives readers the vital information they need to begin an exciting career as an educator.
Synopsis
Whether you want to become an elementary teacher, a special education teacher, or a high school math teacher, there are many jobs out there for you. If you are choosing your first career, or are considering a career change, Teacher Career Starter can help you to evaluate your options and plan the best route to becoming a teacher. This book will guide you through each step along the path to the teaching profession. In addition to explaining the traditional route to becoming a teacher, this book includes plenty of advice for those who may want an alternate route to teacher certification. Also, you will find out how to choose a teacher education program, and how to pay for it, along with the latest tips and techniques for conducting a job search, impressing your interviewers, and landing a great job. Surviving as a first year teacher is also discussed-providing lots of practical guidance on how to thrive in your new environment.