Advancement Opportunities in a Teaching Career
As a first year teacher, you may have developed a few professional concerns. One might be your paycheck. In 2009, first year teachers made an average annual salary of only $34,143. Another might be your career direction. Your college friends are slowly climbing a corporate ladder, but teaching doesn't work that way. You have arrived at your goal: what next?
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Your Salary
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Teaching salaries start low, but there is room for growth. In 2009, teachers who had 5 to 9 years under their belt earned a $42,484 average annual salary, and once a teacher hit the 20 year mark, his average salary jumped to $56,902.
Head of Department
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Some schools will assign department heads either for different subjects or different age groups. The department head will help the other teachers design lesson plans or deal with difficult students. It is his responsibility to make sure everything in his department runs smoothly and efficiently.
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Administrative Duties
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Most principals, vice principals and members of the department of education are former teachers. This is a goal you could set your eyes on for later in your career.
Master of Education
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Going back to school is a surefire way to advance your career. Receiving a Master of Education will raise your salary and qualify you for administrative positions, from principal to guidance counselor.
Doctor of Education
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If you continue your schooling to the proper end, you will find yourself with a Doctor of Education. With this degree you will have your choice of continuing your regular classroom teaching for a higher paycheck, applying for various administrator roles, conducting research in the field of education, or teaching fellow educators at a college or university.
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