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I hold a BA in Psychology and am ready to start a master's program in Elementary Ed. After reading many posts on this site, I am starting to second guess my career path. It appears there aren't many jobs out there. If you had it to do over again, would you become a teacher?
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Jaron HM Despite being an umemployed M.Ed. graudate, I would discourage you from being an Elementary teacher. However, you should realize that regardless of the state of the economy, jobs market in elementary education are very tight. Unless you are willing to become certified to teach English language learners, special education, or both, you may struggle ...See More
Sep 13, 2010
ems On 9/13/10, Rich wrote: > On 9/12/10, career seeker wrote: >> I hold a BA in Psychology and am ready to start a master's >> program in Elementary Ed. After reading many posts on this >> site, I am starting to second guess my career path. It >> appears there aren't many jobs out there. If you had it to >> do over aga...See More
Sep 14, 2010
Other Options Have you considered starting out in more remote areas of the state or New England region? Have you looked at private and parochial schools in your area?

Still you can never tell about opportunities. I am in a book club and heard recently that a woman with 24 years of teaching including past principalship in an elementary school who had gon...See More
Sep 16, 2010
Career Changer I'm glad I made a career change to teaching. I got a job as soon as I finished student teaching and am now a step 3 making over $48k. Since I worked part-time when my own kids were young, the "extra" money I've made teaching in the last few years has more than paid for the master's program I used to get certified. Of course I could have looked for ...See More
Sep 18, 2010
Clive On 9/12/10, career seeker wrote: > I hold a BA in Psychology and am ready to start a master's > program in Elementary Ed. After reading many posts on this > site, I am starting to second guess my career path. It > appears there aren't many jobs out there. If you had it to > do over again, would you become a teacher?

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Dec 21, 2010


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