Center for Career Development
Students & Alumni -- Elementary Education Resources
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION JOB MARKET
Employment opportunities in the education field are expected to increase. Several factors will contribute to the increased need for teachers, including the large number of retirements of current teachers, an increase in student enrollments, and the identification of more categories of students needing assistance. Teachers who are willing to relocate and who obtain certification in more than one subject are more likely to have a significant advantage in their job search. In some geographic locations, including Massachusetts, math, science, special education, and bilingual education have been designated as critical need areas. In these areas, educators with these specializations will be the most sought after by school districts.
JOB SEARCH RESOURCES
Below is a list of resources that may be helpful to you in your job search:
Web sites targeted to the education profession increase the efficiency of your job search. Sample site include the following:- K-12 Teaching Positions
www.k-12jobs.com - Teacher Job Center—State by State
www.teacherplanet.com/jobcenter/index.shtml - Teacher Link USA
- Teachers—Teachers
www.teachers-teachers.com
EDUCATOR LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
Several resources are available to answer your questions about licensure/certification, including testing requirements and licensure eligibility:
For general questions about the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL), go to Wheelock's MTEL website.
For questions about the application process for educator licensure, contact: Donna McKibbens, Director of Educator Licensure, (617) 879-2242, dmckibbens@wheelock.edu.
For questions about licensure/certification requirements in other states, visit the appropriate Department of Education web site or contact: National Association of State Directors of Education www.nasdtec.org
Contact Center for Career Development
Mailing Address:
Center for Career Development
Wheelock College
200 the Riverway
Boston, MA 02215
