Whether you’re a college student looking for something worthwhile to do with your life after graduation, or your thinking about a career change, chances are good someone will suggest teaching as an option.

Teaching could be a good fit for you if your interests, passions, personal style and life goals fit with the career. The following information might help you make an informed decision.

_What’s so great about teaching? _

Make a Difference

Do you remember which teachers had a positive impact on you? You could be a positive influence in the life of a student.

Autonomy

Except for your student teaching, you’ll be the only boss in the classroom. With that kind of leadership, great things can be accomplished.

Family-Friendly Schedules

Though the work during the school day is tough, the holiday and summer vacations are big bonuses to the job.

Creativity and Innovation

If you love to dream up new ways to present material and could make learning fun, then the classroom could be for you.

Why wouldn’t the classroom be for you?

Money

Teachers are not known for their high salaries, though the reward of teaching and making a difference may be enough.

Safety Can Be an Issue

It’s still more dangerous to drive to school than to stand in a classroom, but some teachers find discipline in schools difficult to handle.

Teaching Isn’t for the Timid

Constant learning and adapting is part of a teaching job, but another integral part is speaking in front of students daily and getting to know your students’ parents.

Social Worker/Teacher

In many schools, being a teacher might mean you have the opportunity to step in and work with other school staff to help students who need extra attention.

The most important thing to remember is that you should only pursue a teaching career after careful consideration of the skills you have to offer.

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