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Education JobsNature of the Industry Education jobs are familiar to nearly everyone, simply because schooling is required for children between the ages of 5 and 16. People who work in the education field teach basic skills such as writing, reading, and mathematics as well as citizenship and vocational skills. They can teach at preschools, elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, or postsecondary institutions. At each level of the education system, there are private and public schools. The demand for people interested in education jobs is expected to increase at an above-average rate. Many current teachers are expected to retire and new government regulations have led to a higher demand for teachers in the K-12 environment. For postsecondary education jobs, growth can be attributed to the large numbers of people seeking career retraining or certifications needed for professional advancement.
Types of Jobs Education jobs include opportunities for working with students from preschool through college. Some of the positions you might find include preschool teachers, elementary school teachers, middle school teachers, high school teachers, college and university professors, special education teachers, vocational education teachers, and teachers for English as a Second Language (ESL) students. Librarians, counselors, coordinators, aides, and assistants work closely with the instructors to support student academic development. Training and Education The training needed for a job in the education field depends on the age of the students you want to teach. A preschool teacher can begin work with a high school diploma, although additional training and certification through a community college may be necessary. Elementary, middle school, and high school teachers must have bachelor’s degrees. Certification is needed for teachers in public schools, but is not always required for teachers at private schools. To teach postsecondary courses, you need a master’s degree or a doctoral degree in the appropriate subject. Education jobs in the support area, such as counselors and librarians, generally require a bachelor’s degree and special certifications.
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