I am in the secondary education program in MI right now but the teaching economy sucks here so i need to find a good state to move to with job security, good pay and somewarm warm!
what are some good places?
is AZ one ?
2007-05-20 03:29:30 · 10 answers · asked by jlj 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I have taught for over 20 years and if I could do it all over again, I would visit the US Census Bureau and first find the fastest growing cities (see below)
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/population/009865.html
and then I would pick a handful of cities that looked good based on climate, entertainment, culture, family oriented, social economic etc...and then ask to see their salary schedules. Look not just at starting salary but also what the tecahers make down the road. Finally I'd get an idea of what the cost of living might be in a given location from the Consumer Price Index (www.bls.gov/cpi/) and then start comparing different places. Once you find a few places that look good finacially, I'd ask for an interview and then check out the locations in person.
Az could be one, but one word of warning from a guy who hoped to get a job in Colorado. Some places are just popular and though they may be growing fast, there could be thousands of other teachers interviewing there too. Best of luck!
2007-05-20 05:48:20 · answer #1 · answered by GForce1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am certified to teach in the Commonwealth Of Virginia. Virginia has the highest criteria for the Praxis tests scores in the country. Therefore, if you are smart enough to teach in VA, then you are smart enough to teach anywhere in the entire country! If you are looking for good pay, then pick the right school division. The division where I spent the last 9 years has horrible pay, horrible job security, and unpredictable weather. It can be 85 and sunny one day and 58 and rainy the next day. We have all types of weather all year round. And you may have anywhere from 24-35 students in an elementary classroom with NO teacher's assistant.
2007-05-20 08:19:14 · answer #2 · answered by Big Blue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I teach in FL. The state is very varied throughout so it really depends on where you move to. I am currently in Escambia County (Pensacola) but it doesn't pay that great. However, Okaloosa County (Destin/Ft. Walton Beach) pays much better. I also taught in Broward County (Ft. Lauderdale). I LOVED it there. It is just very expensive to live there. So unless you have a roommate to live with or a spouse it's a stretch. And fyi- I have never had more than 23 students in my first grade class since I have been teaching in FL. Every day I am SO glad that I moved to FL! Every school system has it's problems - remember it's a trade off of one set of problems for another so just try to find the place you will enjoy living. (ps. i am from ny)
2007-05-20 06:58:27 · answer #3 · answered by Elizabeth L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arizona is one, so is Florida, California, South Carolina, Georgia, and Hawaii. Parts of Nevada are warm all year round and Louisiana is really hot most of the year.
Somewhat warm states include Tennessee, Seattle area, North Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky, Southern and Central Indiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
Indiana is has no more than a 3 month winter and strong fall and spring seasons and hot summers...Southern Ohio falls into that category.
Less cold than Michigan would include Kansas and Nebraska and Iowa...
Happy hunting!
2007-05-20 04:11:53 · answer #4 · answered by Keb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Arizona is an excellent choice! They have a booming population and teachers are in demand there.
Avoid Florida, if possible. They have some great schools and there are lots of jobs available, but their class sizes are notoriously high. A friend of mine lives in Florida and she's got 32 kids in her 5th grade class-- yikes! That'll add a lot of stress to your teaching experience.
Las Vegas hires people via phone interview-- their demand for teachers is huge. If you don't mind the heat, I've heard they have decent schools with good salaries.
North and Carolina are popular destinations for teaching candidates these days. They have more openings than most places, but not as many as desert states like Arizona and Nevada. Still, a good choice if you're looking for something more East-Coasty.
States in the north tend to have fewer jobs, as the populations aren't growing as rapidly. Michigan, Upstate NY, New Jersey, Ohio-- these places won't have as many positions available.
Also, if you're hunting for a job, maybe this eBook can help-- it's got lots of information about finding teaching jobs, how to create an effective cover letter and resume, and 50 teacher interview questions and answers. http://www.iwantateachingjob.com
Best of luck to you! I hope you find the perfect place to relocate! :)
2007-05-20 06:24:53 · answer #5 · answered by TumbleTim 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I teach in Missouri. Average teaching starting salary is around $31,000. I wouldn't classify us as warm. LOL. Depending on your certification area, there is relative job security for high school level educators.
2007-05-20 08:48:29 · answer #6 · answered by tchrnmommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-10 10:16:18 · answer #7 · answered by ayachi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about arizona and I heard that Florida is the best paying state
2007-05-20 06:26:58 · answer #8 · answered by Jessica E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well its not warm. but the pay is decent & there are 600 schools.
check out chicago public schools
2007-05-20 06:16:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
south carolina is the best place i heard
2007-05-20 08:14:38 · answer #10 · answered by violinfreak23 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋