Why are there so many young teachers these days? What is so good about them anyway?

Answer 1

Most teachers now days are under 25 they just look old because of what all the kids have done to them. I would not want to teach a bunch of kids in school now.They couldn't give me enough body Armour and bullets.

Answer 2

First of all -- new teachers cost the district less money. A first-year teacher fresh out of their first-year degree can cost a district 10 or 15 thousand dollars less per year in salary than a veteran teacher with a Master's degree and advanced licensure. Never mind whether the new teacher is "better" at the job or not...

Secondly -- newer teachers are fresh out of modern training programs that (theoretically at least) are supposed to have them ready for the new issues in teaching (greater inclusion of a variety of learning styles and needs, etc.).

Thirdly -- as teachers are expected to do more and more with less and less per-student time, materials, etc., teacher burn-out is rapid. Many teachers leave the profession after only a couple of years, and now with NCLB many good veteran teachers are taking early retirement.

Finally -- if you think you can do a better job, go get your own teaching degree and license... and then do it!

Answer 3

At my school the youngest teacher is 32. The rest are late 40s -early 80s. I've only had a teacher in their 20s once. I wish there were younger teachers but we don't have any. Most of the young ones are losing jobs because of downsizing or they just cant get a job.

Answer 4

There are so many young teachers because there is a shortage of teachers in some countries, namely the US, and they are using different incentive plans to get them to teach. What is so good about teaching is is that A. It's a very noble tradition. B. It is up to teachers to ensure that the information is passed on correctly. ;)

Answer 5

To begin with,20% of teachers experience burn out within the first five years of teaching, and so they are replaced with new teachers. Additionally, a large percentage of teachers and administrators are retiring over the next five to ten years, opening more positions for newly graduated teachers.

Answer 6

The pay is not good and the younger you are, the less money you are willing to accept. Younger teachers tend to be more engaging as teachers. They are excited about their job and still love their job. There are some great older teachers, but they are becoming a rare breed.

Answer 7

if there are a lot of young teachers in your area - its b/c a lot of students just graduated and got hired. they are just as qualifed as an 'old' teacher.

Answer 8

Because the old fuddy-duddies like me are either retired or failed student teaching because we were too old.