New teachers invigorate the field of education, inspire students, and make a lasting difference. Unfortunately, it can be difficult for young teachers to find a teaching job. Some areas of the country are facing hiring freezes,
(prHWY.com) November 8, 2012 - London, United Kingdom --
Secondary Teaching Jobs, new teachers invigorate the field of education, inspire students, and make a lasting difference. Unfortunately, it can be difficult for young teachers to find a teaching job. Some areas of the country are facing hiring freezes, layoffs, and dwindling student enrollments.
While there are some high-needs school districts that are desperate for teachers in all fields, many areas have a surplus of elementary, social studies, and physical education teachers. In a tough job market, one way to help ensure you land a teaching job is to enter a high-demand field in education.
English as a Second Language (ESL) and Bilingual Teachers
The number of students who do not speak English as a first language is rapidly increasing. Over two million U.S. students need help learning the English language. This makes high demand for ESL teachers. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, schools have more difficulty filing positions in ESL than any other field so it makes a perfect
secondary teaching job.
While it isn't necessary to be bilingual, it can come in handy - especially if you can speak Spanish. There is also a growing need for bilingual teachers. Many schools with a high population of Spanish speaking students will have a teacher instruct in both English and Spanish. If you live near an area with a diverse population, bilingual or ESL skills will greatly enhance your job prospects. Furthermore, you'll be rewarded by giving students the skills needed to successfully communicate in English.
Science and Math
The college courses necessary to become a secondary science or math teacher are difficult. Calculus 4, organic chemistry and physics are tough courses. Basically, there are more education majors in the area of elementary education than secondary science or math. Those who do major in these subjects usually have plenty of lucrative job prospects besides teaching, which makes for a lot of teaching openings in the fields of science and math.
Some desperate districts are offering incentive programs to attract qualified science and math teachers. Tuition reimbursement, strong mentor programs, and other financial incentives are being offered, especially in high-needs school districts. There is also a push to employ more women educators in the field of science and math, which have historically been male-dominated areas of education.
Special Education
More and more students are identified as needing special education services. This need creates a high demand for teachers in the field of special education. One option is to add special education certification to a teaching degree in another field. For example, you really want to teach elementary education, but know the market is flooded in that area. If you take a few extra courses to add special education certification to your degree, you have greatly increased your job prospects.
Also, don't hesitate to apply for a special education job even if you aren't highly qualified. Some districts are so desperate for special education teachers that they will hire teachers who aren't fully qualified. Bonus - then they'll help pay for the teachers to become certified in special education. Many teachers work in the area of special education until a job opens in their first-choice field. However, many others find a lasting and rewarding career in special education.
Education Administrators
Many principals, superintendents, and other education administrators are reaching retirement age. Couple that with the fact that administrators face a growing amount of job responsibilities, and you have a field with ample job prospects. Typically, school districts look for administrators that have a strong background of teaching experience. A master's degree in education is required.
This field is a great option for those who want a change from the traditional classroom experience but are still dedicated to the field of education. In addition, education administrators enjoy higher salaries than most teachers.
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Academics is a leading education recruitment and training consultancy, specialising in long-term and permanent placements for support and nursery staff, qualified teaching staff and middle and senior leadership professionals. We also provide experienced staff for short term assignments ranging from 1 day to 6 weeks. Our experienced teams of consultants have a combination of education and private sector knowledge that has established Academics as the most professional service available in education recruitment.
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Academics Ltd. 4th Floor
Arodene House
41-55 Perth Road
Ilford
Essex, IG2 6BX
Email: enquires@academicsltd.co.uk
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