Teaching is at the top of the list when it comes to a profession that provides maximum job satisfaction, a solid reputation, and a good pay scale. In addition, teachers are responsible for laying the basis for future generations.
The pandemic has changed the face of the education sector, and online education has come up as the best substitute for the on-campus certificate, degree, and primary education.
To combat the pandemic’s aftermath, all major league universities and educational institutions have adapted to the need to provide education via an online platform too.
This trend has increased demand for teachers who have the required skills and are comfortable teaching on both platforms.
Students now can learn and complete formal or professional courses according to their interests without relocating and with less cost.
How to take teaching as a career?
Aspiring teachers have the option to choose from several accredited online education degrees that are equally credible and provide the required skill set to excel in the world of education.
Let’s discuss the prerequisites a teacher should fulfill as they decide to start from the below-listed levels.
Education
*Elementary Level- A bachelor’s degree in elementary education teaches kindergarten to sixth grade.
*Middle/High school level – A bachelor’s degree with a major in the subject they wish to teach. For middle level, it starts from 6th grade till 8th grade, and for high school, it is 9th grade till 12th
*Post-secondary – A bachelor’s degree with a major, an educator is also required to pursue a master’s degree or a doctorate to teach in universities as an associate professor/ professor/ lecturer.
*Special Educator – A bachelor’s degree in special education is compulsory.
Internships
For all the levels, the educator should undergo the student teaching internship in accordance with the level they choose for themselves.
Teacher Licensure
To get the license, all educators must clear the teaching test with the specialized subject of their choice, followed by the license application meant to be submitted with the concerned state’s authorities under whose jurisdiction they fall.
Soft skills
An educator’s job is not only to finish the designated curriculum and modules but involve other soft skills to excel in this profession too.
Counselor/Guide/Mentor – From elementary to post-secondary, students go through so many phases that demand them to learn to adapt and grow with the pressure of academics.
In the social environment where their diverse backgrounds also play an essential role in developing their personalities, the teacher plays an integral role in guiding them throughout this journey to keep them focussed.
Patient and Innovative – You may come across students with different levels of learning caliber. As an educator, one needs to be patient enough to help each of them in their learning journey by applying the innovative instructional methodology and keeping them motivated.Self-Motivated and Committed- In education, teachers need to keep on updating their knowledge about the subject they are teaching by undertaking relevant certificate courses varying from curriculum development to newly developed teaching methods.