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A career in Education was once a career in teaching. Today, it is much broader and many specialty areas have developed. However, a major or double major in Education is still strongly recommended for those pursuing a teaching or education career.

What is Your Focus?

Here's how to build skills as a Bethel student that will prepare you to compete for some of themost popular Education jobs today.

Teaching

Job Titles:
Teacher, Principal, Superintendent, Professor

Potential Employers:
Schools, Universities, Tutoring Center

Strategies:

Obtain teaching certification ifor the state
For secondary schools, double major in a concentration area
Pursue graduate school for advancement
Gain experience working with age group of choice
Network during field work, student teaching, and volunteer experiences

Day Care

Job Titles:
Day Care Administrator, Childcare Provider, Early Childhood Specialits

Potential Employers:
Day Care Centers

Strategies:

Consider a double major or minor in business (for administration purposes)
Obtain childcare licensing / certification in state
Gain experience with a variety of young ages
Volunteer or work with children at day cares, schools, and churches
Develop ability to motivate individuals and groups

Library

Job Titles:
Librarian

Potential Employers:
Public Libraries, School Libraries

Strategies:

Obtain certification in state
Pursue graduate studies in information systems
Gain knowledge of children and adult literature
Develop expertise with technology and its use in the classroom
Volunteer in a library or tutor children in reading

Curriculum

Job Titles:
Curriculum Specialist, Instructional Coordinator

Potential Employers:
Schools (public and private), state colleges/universities, educational consulting agencies

Strategies:

Acquire teaching certification in your state
Pursue graduate programs for best opportunities
Obtain experience working in educational administration
Gain experience in classroom teaching
Pursue graduate programs in area of interest

Student Life / Student Affairs

Job Titles:
Dean of Student Life, Diversity Coordinator, Director of Student Affairs, Director of Outreach and Orientation, Resident Director

Potential Employers:
Colleges and Universities, Private High Schools

Strategies:

Pursue graduate programs in psychology, student development
Serve as a resident assistant, a student representative on campus committees, or as a member of student activities
Interview a student life staff member to gain more information on their role and duties
Obtain a part-time job in the Office of Student Life

Employment Web Sites

General Career Exploration Website - http://online.onetcenter.org
Spotlight on Careers Website - www.spotlightoncareers.org (You must be logged into the Bethel network to receive access to this site.)

For current employment websites, type keywords such as "teaching employment" in an online search engine.

Job Search Sites Specific to Your Major

Academic Careers Online - An academic job site where universities and colleges in the US, Canada, and around the globe, advertise faculty, adjunct, post doc, library, endowed chairs, administrative and senior management jobs.

Christian Career Network launched two new online job portals January 2007:
www.christianschoolemployment.com (K-12 Jobs)
www.christianuniversityjobs.com (Higher Ed)

The Chronicle of Higher Education Career Site - News and advice, job search, tools and resources, etc.

Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
Search for administrative and faculty position vacancies in Christian higher education. The opportunities provided are current openings at CCCU member and affiliate campuses.

EDpost - A one-stop site to find current teaching (elementary, secondary, special education, etc.), instructional support, and administrative openings available throughout Minnesota and the Midwest.

Education America Network - A one-stop Internet portal for education organizations and professionals. Search for jobs, post resume, view resources.

Higher Ed Jobs - Job listings and career tools.

Higher Education Recruitment Consortium - Northern California's Bay Area HERC is a partnership of educational institutions whose purpose is to promote awareness of employment opportunities with participating members.

International Opportunities - Compilation of sites offering teaching jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities.

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities - Job opportunities.

MNASA Job site Online is a service of the Minnesota Association of School Administrators. Over 170 Minnesota school districts post current job openings. You can browse educational setting positions at no cost, apply on line, and make your profile available to school districts.

Nanny Professionals - Agency specializing in full-time, live-in nanny positions-primarily on the East Coast. Some Minnesota and part-time positions available.

Public Charter Schools Job Board - Find jobs, apply online.

Teachers on Call - A substitute teacher central service.

Teachers Support Network - Search jobs by school district and subject.

teachers-teachers.com Use this site to create an online resume, complete a recorded interview, receive email notification of job openings, and email your resume to school recruiters.

Teaching Temps Provides substitute staff to early childhood programs, childcare centers, school age programs, and private and charter schools (K-12) located throughout the seven county Twin Cities Metro Area.

Professional Education Associations

Need More Info?

For more information or assistance with an internship, graduate school or the job search process, please set up an appointment with a Career Counselor in the Office of Career Services by calling 651.638.6460 or stopping by CC322.

Adapted From:
http://www2.gasou.edu/sta/career
http://careers.wcu.edu/majors
http://www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/education