By Debbie RispoliBy Debbie RispoliFox Lane High SchoolFox Lane High School

Post Secondary

1.6 million jobs in both pubic and private collegesVocational education teachers are

leading the way with 119,000 jobsThis should remain stable

Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle and Secondary

Pre-K through 12th grade teachers held 3.8 million jobsGeographic location contributes to

the number of job opportunities--larger population = more teachers

Character Education

Inquiry Based Learning

Collaboration

Learning Styles Classrooms

Conflict Resolution/Mediation

Multicultural Education

Professionalization

Cooperative Learning

Psycholinguistics

Critical Thinking

School Choices

Standards Movement

Teachers as Researchers

Educational Projects

Technology

Functional Behavior Assessments

The Age of Accountability

English Language Learning

Equity and Excellence

Disaster Preparedness

School Violence

Distance Learning

• Administrators• Teachers• Specialists• Teacher’s

Assistants• Security

All 50 states require Public School teachers to be licensed by the State Board of Education.

Licensure is not required for Private Schools.

Post Secondary Varies widely, depending on the subject

and education institution Most common--bachelor’s degree plus

work experience Four-year colleges and universities

want a doctoral degree for full-time, tenure- track employment

K-12 Teachers Must have a bachelor’s degree

Complete an approved teacher training program Prescribed number of subject and education credits Supervised practice teaching

Some states require technology training

Most states require a master’s degree

Must pass a competency test in basic skills

Vocational Teachers Same requirements as their

academic counterparts

However, experience is important– may be licensed without

bachelors degree if can demonstrate expertise in their field

Pre-School Teachers Some states require a bachelor’s

degree in early childhood education

Other states require an associate’s degree

Others require a certification by a nationally recognized authority--CDA

Earnings

Average $34,000-$93,000Additional earnings from:

Teaching additional coursesConsultingResearchWriting for publication

Fringe Benefits

Access to campus facilitatesTuition waivers for dependentsHousing and travel allowances

Paid sabbatical leaves

Fringe BenefitsUnionsHealth InsurancePaid sick leavePaid sabbatical leaves

Earnings

Average $39,810-$44,340 Private Schools earn less Additional earnings from:

Coaching Extracurricular

Activities Summer School Acting as a mentor

Know your strengths and weaknesses, and be prepared to explain both to a stranger

Research the position, and know a bit about the school and/or school district's unique needs

Practice explaining to yourself out loud in simple terms why you are good match for this job

Come up with a compelling reason that you are a good fit for the position

Bring: hard copies of your resume and your portfolio

Send a thank you letter

Questions will generally be from four areas:

Situational - "What would you do..."

Observational - "What are your thoughts on..."

Conceptual/Personal - "What is your philosophy of..."

Behavioral - "Tell me about a time when..."

Very rewarding—you are making a difference in someone's life

Summer vacations Interaction with the studentsPlanning creative lessonsBeing a role model

Standardized testing

Lack of respect

Dealing with certain parents

Psychology

Courses related to content you would like to teach--i.e. Math Teacher=Advanced Math Classes

Internship

Baby sit Tutor Elementary school homework

clubs Assist in the academic center Intern at Sylvan Learning Center

Westchester Community College• Early Childhood, A.A.S. • Early Childhood, Certificate

Dutchess Community College• Early Childhood (ECH) - A.A.S. • Early Childhood Caregiver - Certificate

Pace University• School of Education

Manhattanville College• School of Education

Iona College• Department Of Education

  

  

New York City SchoolsPrivate Schools throughout the areaPublic Schools throughout the area

BOCESDaycare Centers

Colleges and Universities