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  • Some of the most important people in the United States are the teachers who educate the next generation of doctors, lawyers, politicians, journalists and nurses. These are individuals who go to work and pass knowledge on to young, impressionable minds with the hope of guiding them toward success in life. How does one become a teacher, though? There are numerous steps that can make becoming a teacher seem difficult, but with the right guidance, it actually is a straightforward approach.

    The Education Process

    The first part of becoming a teacher is earning an education. You need to have a college degree in a field of study. For example, someone who wants to become a history teacher doesn't major in education. Instead, he majors in history with the intent of earning a teacher's certification. This way, the individual knows enough about history to teach it, and he is certified by a state to teach in a specific level he trained in: elementary, adolescent or special education. Besides a bachelor's degree, which is required throughout the country, some states require that teachers have a master's degree. This is what a lot of elementary teachers earn because it is required that they have a degree of some sort in education. Therefore, receiving a master's degree in education is a great way to meet that requirement. In a lot of states, however, a teacher needs a master's degree, giving her more understanding of how to teach students effectively in a particular topic.

    Finding the Job

    Once you have a minimum of a bachelor's degree, you can look for a job. In some states, you have up to five years to earn a master's degree, and you can teach as long as you're earning that degree. Once you have your master's, however, you can become tenured, which is a safety net for teachers. Finding a job can be difficult for some people because of supply and demand situations. Throughout the country, it is more difficult to find a job as a history or English teacher than as a science or math teacher. This is important to keep in mind when picking a subject to teach. The Resources section includes websites that list or link to teaching jobs.

    Source:

    All Education Schools: How to Become a Teacher

    Resource:

    Academic Employment Network

    School Spring

    Teachers.net

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