As a teacher, you have many choices when it comes to choosing your specialty. Education in is an industry that is growing at a breakneck speed. You have undoubtedly heard of the fact that schools all over the country are becoming more crowded as students from other countries (and American-born students) are flooding the doors. This is an excellent opportunity for you, as a teacher, to take advantage of the many opportunities.
Since there are so many foreign students attending American schools, the need for ESL teachers (English as second language) has risen tremendously. If you possess the skill of a foreign language, you will have many doors open for you as a teacher. Although English is the common language, Spanish is quickly becoming the next popular language. It would be advantageous for you to learn some Spanish if you are going to teach in an area where there is a large Spanish-speaking population.
Teaching special-education populations takes a patient and understanding person. It also takes special training, which few teachers possess. There are a wide variety of jobs available in the sector of special education, including autistic jobs and teaching blind and deaf students. Special education teachers can command higher pay because they have advanced training.
There are a lot more liberal arts teachers than there are math and science teachers. For this reason alone, those who teach math and/or science can get higher pay. Fewer teachers are able to teach high-school-level math. The ones that can are in high demand. There will always be a need for teachers who are able to translate the language of mathematics!
Do not overlook the importance of administration jobs within school systems. Administrators such as assistant principals or other office personnel are vital to the running of a school. While you need some advanced education to acquire these jobs, the salaries are often higher. Spend a few years teaching. Then, you might consider applying for an administration job.
International teaching positions are often overlooked. Many countries around the globe crave English-speaking teachers. You can make decent pay while learning about a new culture overseas! You do not even necessarily need a teaching certificate to teach in some overseas schools; you simply need a desire to teach English.