Education
(including elementary, secondary, and special education.)
Education is a career in which graduates can find the satisfaction of helping young people learn. Teachers are now in high demand and have the ability to make a large impact on many lives. Employment opportunities are enhanced by willingness to consider teaching at several grade levels and by strong subject preparation. In addition to being classroom teachers, education majors have the opportunity to pursue careers as coaches, administrators, or education directors. Teachers play a vital role in our society because they train tomorrow's leaders!
Related career titles
Adult education instructor
Athletic director
Coach
Curriculum director
Day care administrator
Early childhood educator
Elementary school teacher
Grant writer
Guidance counselor
Non-profit organization director
Overseas teacher
Principal
School district superintendent
School librarian
Secondary school teacher
Special education teacher
Teacher aide
Resources available in ACIC*
Career Opportunities in Education and Related Services
Career Opportunities in Library and Information Science
Careers for Kids at Heart and Others Who Adore Children
Careers in Child Care
Careers in Education
Guiding Careers Choices in Early Education
Opportunities in Adult Education Careers
Opportunities in Child Care Careers
Opportunities in Education Careers
Opportunities in Teaching Careers
Opportunities in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
*Books are available for a 2-day checkout period.
Related education links
K-State College of Education
http://coe.k-state.edu
National Education Association
http://www.nea.org
Teach for America
http://www.teachforamerica.org
Want to Teach
http://www.wanttoteach.com
Teachers.net
http://teachers.net
ABC Teaching Jobs
http://abcteachingjobs.com
American Federation of Teachers
http://www.aft.org
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
http://www.aacte.org
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
http://www.ncate.org/
Non-Profit Focus, Leadership Studies Minor
http://www.k-state.edu/leadership/minor/nonprofitfocus/