Education Jobs

Administrative assistants, teachers, principals, teaching assistants, and all other faculty play a large part in  students lives.  A students’ education often correlates to their success as an adult. There are a number of government regulated programs in place to ensure students are taught a necessary amount of knowledge.  Such programs mandate the style, type, and topics educators use in the classroom, and the curriculum tends to be strictly guided.  Standardized testing is important and used in order to guarantee no student has an advantage over another, but these programs can have an adverse affect on educational instructors.  Such programs hold not only the students, but also the teachers and related staff responsible for each student’s performance.  Education is mandatory until students reach the age of 16, which causes more openings in elementary, middle, and secondary schools throughout the nation.
 
Depending on the wealth of the community, facility conditions of education jobs can be vastly different.  School budgets are generally low, which may lead to facilities without air conditioning, or with limited or insufficient supplies.  Other areas, specifically private and more specialized facilities, generally have sufficient funding in order to build better facilities, ensure maintenance, and increase overall comfort for both students and faculty.  Education employment generally involves a ten month school year with a two month summer break.  However, administrators and select office and/or administration support, are employed year round.  Careers are generally salary based on the standard 40 hour work week, but overtime is nearly unavoidable.  Teacher and library assistants may be employed as part time employees only.  Although acts of violence in public schools have been greatly publicized, these occupations are comparatively safe.  Many professionals enter these careers in spite of the often unruly, disruptive, or uncaring students, because the rewards of watching the majority of dedicated students develop and grow are considered to out weigh the negatives. 

Nearly all education jobs require licensure, with the exception of certain assistants to teachers or administrators.  Candidates interested in teaching in public facilities must obtain a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, complete an on the job training program, and pass a state licensure examination.  Educational requirements for those wishing to become guidance counselors, curriculum specialists, or reading specialists are much more intense. Private schools are not governed by strict licensing or curriculum laws, so they are able to employ professionals at any educational level for teaching, administration, counseling, etc.  With continuing education, and enough experience, teachers often move into librarian, principal, assistant principal, department chair person, or other administrative positions.  Unfortunately, administrative positions are seldom available, which leaves little room for advancement from these careers. 

As the general public and government become more concerned with student achievement and education, they will begin pushing for more qualified professionals in the educational field.  Although budget constraints may cause certain facilities to cut elective programs, extracurricular activities, and facility supplies, the industry is projecting a three percent increase in growth over average industries through 2014.  The continual need for special education teachers and the need to replace professionals leaving the work force will maintain favorable outlooks for educational careers.  

For more information on a career in the education field, please visit the following sites:

• National Education Association
• National Association of Biology Teachers
• National Association for the Education of Young Children
• American Federation of Teachers
• American School Counselor Association

iHireEducation can help you find your next education career or hire the best education professionals.  We offer job listings for elementary and secondary education as well as administrative faculty.