Teachers act as facilitators, monitors and coaches as they help students learn and apply concepts in a specific subject area. Secondary School Teachers help their students delve more deeply into subjects introduced in elementary school.

Necessary Education

Bachelor’s Degree including completion of an approved Teacher Education Program and certification

Helpful High School Courses

English, Mathematics, Science, Computer Applications; subjects related to teaching interest

Working Conditions

• Works indoors in a classroom
• Work can be rewarding as well as stressful and frustrating
• Works a traditional 10-month school year
• Works in isolation - alone in the classroom

Salary Range

• 2003, Delaware average annual salary, $53,050

Career Ladder Information

• Additional education and experience means increases in pay and opportunities to move into administration

Personal Qualities and Interests

     You:

• Enjoy working with people
• Are able to relate to a diverse population
• Are willing to update skills and knowledge
• Are interested in being a facilitator or coach or leading interactive discussions
• Are outgoing
• Have good communication skills
• Have a high energy level
• Are interested in preparing students for the workforce

Did you know?

• All 50 states and the District of Columbia require public school teachers to be certified. Certification is not required for private schools. Some states, like Delaware, also require background checks for criminal records.

Additional Information

• Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco
• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education: http://www.ncate.org
• American Federation of Teachers, 555 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001: http://www.aft.org
• National Education Association, 1201 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036: http://www.nea.org

  
  

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