What Teaching subjects are in demand?

Answer 1

secondary upper math/sciences/computer sciences, foreign lang, sped. (w/ bilingual)...

Answer 2

It largely depends on the area where you live.... generally, inthe USA, the most in-demand subjects are Math, Science, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Special Education.

Subjects where there are typically too many candidates (not-in--demand) include: Elementary Education, Social Studies, Physical Education, Art, and English/Language Arts.

But, if you're thinking about getting into teaching, or deciding what area to major in, don't ONLY look at what jobs are most available. You need to teach sometihng that you enjoy and are passionate about. You'll be teaching the subject every day for 20 or 30 years-- you don't want to be dragging yourself to work to teach something you don't enjoy.

I am an elementary school teacher. I knew Elementary jobs were hard to get before I even began college. Everyone said I should teach secondary math or science. And I almost did.... but I don't LIKE secondary math and science as much.

I had to work a little harder to get a job in elementary education... but it was worth it.

Good luck to you.

Answer 3

The areas in demand in the field of education (in the area I live ) are:

1. Mathematics
2. Science (composite certification)
3. A Masters' degree in any of the above, to teach either/both
AP coursework or concurrent enrollment.

Answer 4

the mathes and sciences are definitely the two subjecst in high demand over the last handful of years and it will continue to be in demand for years to come. but more than that, the biggest demand for teachers is at the junior high/middle school level. most teachers want to teach elementary and high school, so if you are looking for a job teaching junior high is wihtout a doubt in need of qualified teachers.

Answer 5

Mathematics and science especially at the high school level (physics, trig, calculus etc). Foreign languages, technology.

One big problem is that industry pays so much more people with scientific degrees than does the educational system. Why would a physicist, mathematician, engineer, chemist or computer scientist teach at a high school for 35K or less when he/she can earn 70K or more working at a corporation.

Private schools pay even less than government schools.

Answer 6

It depends where you live. We have plenty of elementary teachers, social studies teachers and English teachers are common, too. Number one need is SPECIAL ED, followed by math and science.

If you're going to be a teacher, I highly recommend minoring or getting an endorsement in ESL. Even if you won't be hired as an ESL teacher, you'll find it useful in your everyday teaching. You will have ESL students, no matter where you end up.

Answer 7

In the UKI mathematics, science & technology plus a language.But you also need the experience to deliver the topics. What do you enjoy?, then teach it. You really learn your subject when you have to teach others.

Answer 8

In many US schools there is a shortage of bi-lingual teachers of any subject. Math, science and industrial tech (shop class) are all very difficult to fill..

Always openings for special ed, especially for teachers of the emotionally disturbed.

Answer 9

check out the teacher training agency website - they not only inform you as to what subjects are in demand, they also provide you with what financial incentives (golden handshakes/golden hellos) are available for those wanting to study in shortage specialism areas..

Answer 10

I believe teaching in general is in demand

Answer 11

Maths and Sciences - particularly Physics (when I was at secondary school they only had ONE Science Teacher who specialised in Physics).