kaitlyn little 10/29/13. * kindergarten & elementary school teachers prepare younger students...
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Kaitlyn Little
10/29/13
*Education
*Career Goal & Plan to meet my
goal.
*Nature of Work
*Kindergarten & elementary school teachers prepare younger students for future schooling by teaching them the basics of subjects such as math & reading.
*They generally work school hours when students are present, & use nights & weekends to prepare lessons & grade papers.
*Earnings
*The average a teacher makes per year is around $34, 000 (to start out with).
*Educational Requirements
*I will attend UTM.
*Bachelor's Degree
*Tuition $7,500
*Entry Levels Positions
*Kindergarten Teacher
*Working Conditions
*I will be in a school building with students.
*Job Outlook
*At least 120 expected annual job openings.
*Advantages
*Teachers get incredible joy in seeing the difference they make as students gain new insights, become more interested in a subject & learn about themselves. Every day, teachers mold the future through impacting their students views & understandings. Teachers foster creativity, develop character, give students lenses with which to view the world and provide students with the skills they need to reach their potential & lead productive lives.
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*Many individuals are attracted to teaching by a sense of service, because they want to make a clear, tangible difference in the lives of others. As a teacher, you see the fruits of your efforts everyday as you use your intelligence & creativity to help students become excited & learn about new things.
*Disadvantages
*Teachers often struggle with the challenges of school budget cuts, large classroom sizes, increasingly demanding curriculum requirements & lack of parental involvement. School district financial woes may equate to pay cuts, layoffs & a reduction of job benefits, such as healthcare & retirement, for many teachers.
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*Some states have changed laws giving school districts more flexibility in eliminating tenured teaching positions. By eliminating tenured positions, districts are then able to hire new teachers for lower wages.
*Person Skills
*Absolutely love little kids
*Enthusiasm
*Being a people person & enjoy working w/ a wide range of people
*Being fair-minded
*Keeping your cool under pressure
*Having good practice & a good sense of humor
*My reasons why this career would be a possibility.
*Being a kindergarten teacher would be a good job for me, because I enjoy working with little ones & I have always wanted to be this every since I was little.
*Things that could be done to prepare..
*Volunteering at Elementary School
*Babysitting
*Helping in Children’s Church
*References
*http://education.qld.gov.au/hr/recruitment/teaching/qualities-good-teacher.html
*http://www.degreetree.com/resources/how-to-become-a-teacher
*http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/elementary-school-teacher/salary