Education degree worthless?

Question

I teach 8th grade at a middle school that is dangerous and poorly run. I hate my job and am starting to hate the profession. What else can I do with a BS in secondary education? Good teaching jobs are almost impossible to find!

Answer 1

Check out the link below. Common industries for people with Education degrees include educational publishing, corporate training and counseling. You might want to consider adult education as well (it's nice to teach people who are in class voluntarily).

Answer 2

I can't think of anything you could do but teach. Try another district. You are probably going to have to get a masters..then you can be a counselor or teach college. If you can afford to only work part time..I would consider tutoring..it makes good money..there are just no benefits like insurance.It's terrible when good teachers have to hate their job because of the crap they put up with. Teaching today is NOT what it use to be. IN my day, we got spanked..not today..so kids know they can get away with just about anything and nothing happen. All schools are not poorly run..I would look for another school. I know if you had a degree in special ed you would be able to find a job anywhere you want and at just about the pay you want...those teachers are VERY rare. I am sorry you are struggling. Good Luck

Answer 3

The only thing you can do is either look for a job at a better district or get your masters in something else. I know that getting a masters is hard with working a full-time job, but it might be something you need to look into. I am guessing your grades are high since you did get a degree in education. Getting a masters, in my opinion, is probably the only way to get out of such a specific degree as education. I would, however, suggest that you research more and spend time in a field that interests you. The summer is probably the perfect time to do this. Good luck. I feel for you.

Answer 4

I am sorry you feel that way. I taught 8th grade science in a city district for 20 of the 30 years that I taught. I know the schools have changed, I sub now. My daughter teaches art in a middle school that is inner city also.She finds dangerous situations and not the support needed from administration. You did not say what your field is . You could try another level. There are science jobs. Many people try business careers.Try another area. There are teaching jobs in the south, in Hawaii, go to a job fair. Find a mentor teacher to talk to.

Answer 5

Here is the question you have to ask yourself...would you enjoy teaching in a better environment? If the answer is YES, then you need to look into a different school district, even if that means relocating. DON'T STOP TEACHING JUST B/C 1 SCHOOL IS BAD. If you no longer want to teach, then you can find another job in the private sector. Worst case scenario, you go back to college and get either a post-baccalurette certificate or a master's degree in another field.

Answer 6

I know the feeling. Hang on until you get your Master's of Library Science. If you are in TX you can get your degree by taking online courses from UNT and a class meeting one Saturday a month. If one can manage a class of students with little home training one is also able to be a manager or CEO some day. Don't despair. Another idea: I have seen teachers at the preschool and kindergarten level that absolutely love their job. They may be tired at 3 or 4 pm, but they are not angry. In reference to someone else's comment, I knew a teacher that moved to the Middle East to teach English (I don't remember the pay but it more than double the state base.) Korea pay $30K and housing for people to live there and teach English.

Answer 7

If you're really up for an adventure, you should teach abroad. Just Google (or Yahoo) "teaching abroad." There are many opportunities in Asia, Eastern Europe, and Central America. You can also teach at American schools abroad that cater to American students, usually children of expatriate government officials or military children.

Answer 8

Look for vacancies in the hs and apply for them. Maybe then you'll find it much different and will like it MUCH more. And yes, "Good" teaching jobs are hard to find. But it's getting to the point where there are no good teaching jobs left. If teaching is not for you, get out while you can.

Answer 9

Look for other schools to teach at. Check into private and charter schools. The experience of teaching at one of those might be what you were originally looking for. Best of luck

Answer 10

Check into educational sales. Many textbook companies hire ex-teachers to peddle their books to the schools. A friend of mine started with one of them ,and advanced into upper management quite quickly. Also educational consulting firms have been hiring ex-teachers. Take al look into that.