Want to be a teacher?
Throughout the world, teaching is looked at as one of the most respected and noble jobs a person can have. Teachers do more than teach us to read and add numbers…they have the ability to inspire, encourage and shape the lives of all that enter their classroom.
Well-qualified teachers are in high demand in Maryland and elsewhere, especially in areas where the shortage is greatest, such as special education and bilingual education.
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Jobs in teaching and education include:
Administrator
Assistant principal
School counselor
Information technology specialist
Instructional planner
Elementary, middle or high school teacher
Principal
Psychologist
Substitute teacher
Teacher’s aide
Speech pathologist
And many more!
Areas in which teachers can specialize include:
Math (algebra, trigonometry, calculus, geometry, etc...)
Sciences (chemistry, physics, earth/space science, etc...)
English (literature, writing, reading, etc...)
Social studies (economics, geography, American history, world history, etc...)
Foreign languages (French, Spanish, Mandarin, Latin, German, etc...)
Physical education
Career & technology education (auto mechanics, building, cosmetology, business,
Arts (dance, music, drama, painting, photography, etc...)
Special education (working with students with learning, physical, or other disabilities or needs)
English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)
Bilingual education (teaching various subjects to students with limited English knowledge)
And much more...
Here are some related jobs where teaching skills are needed:
Athletic Coach
Tutor (speak to your guidance counselor)
Mentor
Human Resources (train new employees)
Day Care Center worker
SALARIES
Teacher salaries are on the rise and Maryland salaries rank very highly nationwide. In the 2004-2005 school year, the average beginning salary for a public school teacher in Maryland was about $37,125 - this is the 6th highest in the nation! The average salary for all teachers was $52,330 - 12th in the nation! Plus, other material benefits include:
In 2005-2006, Maryland teachers received nearly $6 million in incentives related to the above. Even MORE benefits include...
Maryland also has many scholarship opportunities for teachers...
(Source: American Federation of Teachers)
But there is much more to teaching than what you can put in your pocket. Here are the…
TOP FIVE REASONS TO TEACH
(Source: National Teacher Recruitment Clearinghouse; NCES)
Kids want to be teachers because…
1. They can make a difference in other people’s lives.
2. They can become more confident communicators.
3. They can become better students.
4. They can learn how to achieve goals.
5. They can gain respect.
Teachers like their jobs because…
1. They like working with young people.
2. They are interested in the subject they teach.
3. They have the ability to influence students.
4. Teaching is an honorable job.
5. It’s a stable job.
SHORTAGE AREAS
Experts predict that over the next ten years the nation will need 2.2 to 2.4 million teachers. That means that in that time, there will be 150,000 to 250,000 openings for new teachers in the nation's elementary and secondary schools. During the 2005-2006 school year, 8,046 new teachers were hired in Maryland. Even still, there were more openings than teachers available!
Not only are new teachers needed EVERYWHERE, but there are certain areas that REALLY need teachers called “shortage areas.” Here are the subjects that have the most need in Maryland:
High School Level:
* Health Occupations
* Technology Education
* Computer Science
* Dance
* Latin
* Spanish
* Math
* Chemistry
* Earth/Space Science
* Physical Science
* Physics
All Grade Levels:
* English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
* Special Education, all areas including for the hearing and visually impaired
Also needed are teachers who are:
* Bilingual (can speak English plus another language)
* African American
* Hispanic
* Asian
* Native American
* Male
And if you don't want to be a classroom teacher but still want to work in education, Maryland is in great need of qualified:
* Principals
* Reading specialists
* Speech / language pathologists
(Source: Maryland Teacher Staffing Report, 2006-2008, MD State Board of Education, Baltimore, MD)
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