Become a Teacher

Teaching can be an excellent career choice, because it is adaptable to your interests and schedule. Teaching is also one of the most demanding careers, however, because it requires subject matter mastery, the ability to present that mastery, the skills to connect with students and the time to prepare lessons and evaluate student work.... more »

Becoming a teacher requires dedication, a strong academic background, a sense of humor and a genuine love of children. Bachelor’s degrees are required for teaching positions and you’ll need a solid academic background and good entrance examination scores to be accepted to a university or college teaching program.... more »

ESOL is short for "English for speakers of other languages." This area of teaching is growing quickly around the world, and schools often advertise for ESOL teachers. Teaching ESOL effectively can be a challenge. Having a recognized qualification in ESOL will open doors to university, college and other school jobs around the world.... more »

Teaching can be a stable job with good benefits that is attractive to many college students, especially those who have a passion for helping other people. If you are fluent in Japanese and enjoy the culture, you may have thought about becoming a Japanese teacher. As with any other kind of teaching position, there are certain... more »

Becoming a teacher's assistant provides firsthand experience in a classroom setting and helps individuals decide if teaching is a career they want to pursue. Teacher assistants help and support teachers within the classroom, providing reinforcement to students, grading papers or preparing materials for class. Many teacher assistants... more »