Research Guides: #Education: Careers &amp; Majors

Studying Education/Teaching

Lone Star College Associate of Arts in Teaching
Teachers2B Student Club
Teachers2B offers professional and personal growth opportunities for students who are interested in the education field. Members learn about education programs and transfer options, meet fellow future teachers and engage in community service projects catered to EC-12th grade children.

Contact club sponsors:

Professor Jessica Mercado:
Jessica.Mercado@LoneStar.edu

Professor Barbara Seals:
Barbara.J.Seals@LoneStar.edu

Professor Kisha Smith:
Kisha.S.Smith@LoneStar.edu

Careers in Education

101 Careers in Education by John S. Carlson; Richard L. Carlson Education is a rewarding area of work that provides some of the most diverse career opportunities of any field. Written by educators with real-world knowledge of the profession, this information-packed guide provides the career explorer with concise information on the necessary skills, training, certification/licensure, compensation, and employment outlook for over 100 careers in a wide range of education settings. This book describes careers that range from working with very young children to positions in traditional K-12 schools to educating adults in organizational settings. It discusses careers suitable for those who enjoy working with people as well as careers for individuals who are more comfortable with information or ideas. A particularly useful feature is information about alternative paths to working in education for those with degrees in related service professions. Careers outside of traditional settings include work in adult education, independent education, business or government settings, community-based educational services, and part-time opportunities, to name a few. Special attention is paid to positions in STEM and educational technology, one of education's fastest-growing careers, and careers of leadership including management, innovation, and accountability. The authors also provide a guide to self-assessment that helps readers to learn about those careers that best match their interests and temperament. Interviews with education professionals in a variety of arenas, such as middle school foreign language teacher, special education teacher, Head Start coordinator, and college athletic director, offer an in-depth look at different career opportunities. Key Features: Covers 101 careers including necessary skills, training, certification/licensure, compensation, and employment outlook Includes career options for new teachers, those changing careers within education, and those seeking education as a second career Includes many career options outside of traditional school settings Presents interviews with 23 individuals in different educational positions Provides self-assessment questions, information pertaining to professional development, and guidance on the job-search process
Collection: EBSCO eBook Collection (3 copies)

ISBN: 9780826199843

Published: 2015

Professional Societies

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) is the leading voice on educator preparation. AACTE’s member institutions and programs prepare the greatest number of professional educators in the United States and its territories, including teachers, counselors, administrators, and college faculty.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research.
National Education Association
The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
The Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Association is a professional association providing the programs, tools, and resources needed to advance expertise in English language teaching.

What are these?

Professional societies/organizations are often the publishers of journals and books in the field, as well conference hosts.

Membership helps people stay current in their field and to network with your colleagues. Look for discounted rates for students -- and they may offer resources like career guidance, job listings, or even scholarships.