Does it pay well? Any fringe benefits? Can you play on your computer when at work?
2006-07-25 10:02:12 · 6 answers · asked by Sanitizer 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
HAHA.....ok you hit the jackpot here! You do realize that that's me.........Language Arts teacher. And you knowwwwwww how much time I spend on here. (enough said?? lol)
But seriously. I do have the most fantastic job in the whole world and I know I'm lucky to have stumbled upon the school where I teach now. For me.....it was the best career choice I could have made. I love to read and write, therefore, my passion for this overflows onto the kids (at least I sorta kinda hope it does!!). I've always said that I'm a LA teacher second......and just a "teacher teacher" first. Which means that if you are considering this career, you have to have a repoire with kids and feel passionate about guiding them (not telling them) as they find their way through life. Does it pay well? That depends on what school system you are in. It also depends on private vs. public education. But to be honest, I'm making more than I ever dreamed I would. And with a master's degree, you only make more! Fringe benefits? Well again I think that depends on your school. For me.......I've travelled all over the world on grants I've received from my school. They send me on trips yearly. I take my 6th graders whitewater rafting every fall and next week I'm going snorkeling with 34 kids down in the Florida Keys. My own kids get a huge tuition break and I get chances to further my own education. You seriously can't beat the benefits!!
And can I play on my computer when I'm at work. Just try and stop me. The way I look at it......I bust my tail in the classroom. I grade tons of papers every night. If I wanna play during my free period......I figured I'm entitled!! :)
(I soooooo loved this question!!! :) )
2006-07-25 12:21:37 · answer #1 · answered by Marianne not Ginger™ 7 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Pay really depends upon state and district, but despite most peoples' beliefs pay is actually comparable to most jobs requiring a four year degree.
Fringe benefits include summer vactions, good insurance, and good retirement without having to worry about social security.
You can't play on your computer at work except during your planning block and lunch. If you do, you are probably a bad teacher and will be fired.
Check out the statistics at this site http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos069.htm
But ultimately don't teach unless you like working with students and are willing to work long and hard hours. Many people believe that teachers only work 4-6 hours a day because that is the time school is insession, but planning and grading really add on at least 2 hours extra a day and weekends really are not completely free of work.
2006-07-25 10:50:00 · answer #2 · answered by djotto00 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I teech langwich arts and I think it is a grate career. I chosse it becuz of my love fir the english langwich. Mulch of my thyme is spent on looking fir airs in my students compoesition papers. Thay reelly keep me on my toes. Ewe wouldn't beleave how bad of spelllers sum of them our. It just goggles the mind. The benefits are pretty good. I can take home all the verbs and prepositions I want. If I ever get in trouble I know I will get a light sentence. My career has been punctuated with a number of ups and downs, with more ups than downs.
2006-07-25 13:07:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a teacher of any kind (well I can be if required..lol)
but my career lets my play on the computer as I am presently doing right now answering your question.
Ask me if I like to life on the edge? ..... wink
2006-07-26 03:37:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't pay great, but summers off, health insurance, cool kids and doing what you like.
2006-07-25 10:20:00 · answer #5 · answered by puma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be an Eng. teacher, you must look AND act like Edna!
2006-07-25 12:27:18 · answer #6 · answered by Hippie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋