Jobs for Teachers Boom with the Trends
Posted: Tuesday, October 13, 2009
by Sean Patrick
Although the number of jobs for teachers tends to remain pretty steady as an overall percentage of the U.S. job market, there have historically been long-term trends in the demand for teachers who specialize in certain disciplines.
For example, in 1950 through 1960, home economics educators were in very high demand. The 1960s saw a market for teachers with a background in music and art. The 1970s sparked up a great deal of enthusiasm in science.
Special education: This term covers almost any form of education that occurs outside of a traditional classroom setting. Special education can include working with physically disabled children, students with learning disabilities, teens with emotional difficulties, or young adults with traumatic injuries.
Jobs for teachers in special education can be challenging and demanding-but also extremely rewarding. Special education teachers often describe it as their "calling."
English as a Second Language (ESL): Although the immigration rate to the U.S. has remained stable for several years, the total immigrant population of the U.S. continues to rise. With this, the total number of jobs for teachers who specialize in ESL constantly grows.
It is not completely necessary for a teacher who specializes in ESL to be fluent in a second language. But they do need to be able to empathize with the difficulty their students face in learning English. This requires a great deal of patience, sensitivity, and the ability to clearly explain complex ideas and concepts in a simple and compressed structure. Although it can sometimes be challenging, there are teachers out there who are up to these difficult tasks.
Immersion language: As the U.S. plays a larger role in the international community, schools are realizing the important role a foreign language plays in doing business abroad. As the internet becomes a larger part of the business world, language barriers are going to need to be overcome in the class rooms. As a result, many school districts are establishing language magnet schools or immersion classes-in some cases by adding new jobs for teachers.
If you have a strong command of a second language, an immersion language class may provide a fun, rewarding setting.
Just like every other trend, opportunity depends on demand and popularity. This is also true for jobs for teach. But by keeping an eye on the trends-and matching them to your interests-you could find a great fit.
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