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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Teaching Employment Web Sites
General Career Exploration Website - http://online.onetcenter.org
Spotlight on Careers Website - www.spotlightoncareers.org
For current employment websites, type keywords such as "teaching
employment" in an online search engine.
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Professional Education Associations
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Need More Info?
For more information or assistance with an internship, graduate
school or the job search process, please set up an appointment with one of the
Counselors in the Office of Career Services by calling 651.638.6460 or stopping
by CC322.
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Adapted From:
http://www2.gasou.edu/sta/career
http://careers.wcu.edu/majors
http://www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/education
