a career in teaching?

Question

I am a Junior in high school who is seriously thinking of pursing a career in teaching. I am wondering if any teachers out there could give any helpful information about which grades are easier/better to teacher because I still have not decided what grade level I would like to teach. I don't want to teacher children who still have accidents on themselves and I also don't want to teach children who are fighting raging hormones and bad attitudes. Any ideas?

Answer 1

I have never been a teacher but I would like to encourage you to become one if that is what interests you. Teachers are taken for granted. They are enpowered with the ability and oportunity to change the world. Few things in this world is more important than education. If I might suggest, talk to your teachers about their experiences. I am sure they can offer some insight. Best of luck.

Answer 2

It sounds to me like you would prefer late grade-school or junior high. I am a high school teacher, and I personally like teaching the older kids, because I think they are easier to understand (even with the fact that they often have raging hormones and bad attitudes).

Answer 3

During your first two years in college, you'll be taking the required liberal arts courses. By the time you reach your junior year you may already have decided on the direction you want your teaching to take; or when you do your student teaching and other field experiences, you might be able to make your decision.

I've had experience with students from kindergarten through college post-graduates. By examining your question, I think you might be happiest with 2nd, 3rd, or 4th graders. These children are old enough to have developed enough independence to take some initiative in their studies, but they haven't yet reached the "raging hormone" years.

Answer 4

From my experience, I have taught grades 7 through 12. There are good things about all levels. My advice is to do some observing or tutoring at different grades levels and see what appeals to you most. Call me crazy but I actually enjoy 9th graders the most.

Answer 5

I've yet to see a school that lets you have that much flexibility. Generally you just work where the school puts you.

I'm on second grade. I hated it at first, but it's grown on me. I keep getting told younger kids are easier to teach, but I prefer the older ones.

Answer 6

You just basically eliminated teaching kids altogether. Seriously. It's one of the reasons I left the world of public school teaching and changed to the corporate world to teach adults. If you enjoy teaching, consider a degree in instructional design and training and focus your attention on the corporate world.