Education Jobs

Education jobs come in all shapes and sizes.

Teaching comes to mind most often, but at every level of education, there is a whole team of people working hard to make sure that students get the best education possible. Teachers and professors play the most visible roles, coming into contact with students on a regular basis. There are also teaching assistants and aides. Behind the scenes, there are dozens of administrators and support staff, working to improve curriculum and policy.

Let's look at some education jobs in more detail.

Administrators - Former teachers often become administrators, who don't work directly with the students but instead work to manage schools and staff. They plan curriculum, support teachers through training and encouragement, and follow district and state rules.

Teachers - To be a teacher, you usually need a bachelor's degree and a completed teacher certification, although many private schools vary in their requirements. You may teach preschool, elementary, high school, or college, and you may choose to be a homeroom teacher, a substitute, a specialty teacher, or just about anything in between. Teaching is more than just an education job - most successful teachers approach it as a calling.

Assistant Teachers - Also known as para-educators or aides, assistant teachers help teachers in the classroom with daily tasks and student management. They may also be assigned to a particular student or group of students with special needs.

Tutors - Often college students or certified teachers, tutors help students who are struggling or want to do some extra studying for an exam. Many tutors work independently. Others are employed by a tutoring company.

Professors - Professors are college-level teachers who usually have more education and training than elementary/secondary school teachers or other education jobs. They may do research in their field in addition to teaching classes.