Employment in the education field

The growth in public education fields such as teaching is considered favorable because of teachers retiring and their positions will need to be filled. The growth will be greatest in the South and the West.  

 

Vocational Education - In vocational education the outlook is about average with growth projected at 9 % from 2008 to 2018.

 

Elementary, Middle and Secondary Education - The growth in this segment of education is projected at around 13% between 2008 and 2018.

 

Preschool teachers - The growth in this segment of education is projected around 19% between 2008 and 2018.

   

Training to become a teacher – Vocational Education teachers and elementary, middle and secondary teachers usually need a bachelor’s degree and a teaching license. All states and the District of Columbia require a teaching license.

 

For preschool teachers the education varies from state to state, anywhere from a college degree to a high school diploma.  

 

There are related occupations in the school systems such as

• counselors 
• librarians  
• teacher’s assistants 
• child care workers  
• Educational administrators 
• Coaches in athletic departments