So I'm working on a B.A. in English that has the major left (30 hours) a foreign language (12) the teaching cert (21/student teaching) and directed electives required for the teaching cert (18).
I'm scared that there aren't any jobs teaching English, or they don't pay so well compared to Math/Science.
I also eventually want to get to the CC level, Tenured hopefully. I know I need a master's, I was going to work on that while being a teacher.
Any suggestions?
2006-12-27 07:41:00 · 4 answers · asked by Barrett!!! 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I am a teacher in Kansas, and EVERY teacher is on the same pay scale - BA+0 (graduate hours), BA+10, BA+20, BA+30, MA, etc. on to PhD. Then it also increases by years of experience teaching. As a first-year teacher I am a BA+0 and I make about $32,000. Most districts and states have a union called the National Educators Association, and they make things "fair."
As far as job outlook, the baby-boomers are retiring and English teachers are needed now more than ever!! I wouldn't worry too badly about not finding a job as long as students are your main priority and you're willing to look into jobs either in middle school or high school... :)
As far as working at a community college, yes, you'd need a masters' degree and while you're getting it, you go up on the aforementioned pay scale. :) I'm currently getting mine online.
You can do it!
2006-12-27 08:47:30 · answer #1 · answered by Amelia N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend following your passion; it's true that the jobs teaching math and science are in greater demand, but getting a job as an English teacher isn't that difficult either. Perhaps you might consider getting further certification at varying levels which will make you more flexible when it comes to the job opportunities that open up for you. Don't worry so much right now--focus on your studies and follow your passion. You will know after your student teaching whether or not this is what you want to do; then, at that point, you need to know that an English major keeps you open for numerous possibillities nonetheless. For example, public relations, marketing, and publishing are some of many examples. Above all, I would recommend you stick with your passion--it's your life we're talking about here!!! Teaching brings its own kinds of rewards; while they may not be exceedingly rich, teachers are some of the most richly blessed people! You may have to move to get a job with a community college or even a primary or secondary school...you might check out the job market by talking to career counselor...someone who can give you an idea where some of the higher paying high schools and community colleges are to be found. Of course, the more the position is paid, the more the competition (usually). I wish you the best of luck in your career!!
2006-12-27 16:48:32 · answer #2 · answered by logan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay is the same for English or Math/science teachers. It depends on your experience.
I suggest you take it slow, one small step at a time. Follow your heart and get the English degree.
See what jobs are out there when you graduate. Getting a masters while teaching is a heavy load, but many people do it.
Good luck to you
2006-12-27 21:10:24 · answer #3 · answered by kiki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are worrying that much about the pay then you shouldn't become a teacher at all. The pay isn't bad, per se, but you won't get rich either. You have the wrong outlook on the whole thing. Plus your grammar and writing isn't very strong, perhaps you should consider teaching math or science instead.
2006-12-27 16:32:02 · answer #4 · answered by feline_de_bourges 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋