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Teachers play an important role in fostering the intellectual and social development of children. The education that teachers provide plays a key role in determining the future prospects of their students.
Teachers use classroom presentations or individual instruction to help students learn and apply concepts in a variety of subjects. They plan, evaluate and assign lessons; prepare, administer and grade tests; listen to oral presentations; and maintain classroom discipline.
Teachers also grade papers, prepare report cards and meet with parents and school staff to discuss a student’s academic progress or personal problems.
Preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school teachers play a vital role in the development of children. What children learn and experience during their early years can shape their views of themselves and the world and can affect their later success or failure in school, work, and their personal lives.
Middle school teachers and high school teachers help students delve more deeply into subjects introduced in elementary school and expose them to more information about the world. Middle and secondary school teachers specialize in a specific subject, such as English, Spanish, mathematics, history, or biology. They also may teach subjects that are career oriented.
How long will it take?
Traditional education programs for kindergarten and elementary school teachers include courses designed specifically for those preparing to teach. These courses include mathematics, physical science, social science, music, art and literature, as well as prescribed professional education courses. Secondary school teachers most often major in the subject they plan to teach while also taking a program of study in teacher preparation. In addition, all 50 States and the District of Columbia require public school teachers to be licensed.
The first two years of a teacher education program can be completed at Amarillo College.
How much will you earn?
Salaries vary widely district to district. Some small districts may pay new teachers as little as $25,000 per year. Larger districts may have a starting teacher salary of more than $40,000. Salaries increase with experience.
Where can you work?
Anywhere you wish.
AC can help you get there!
