Product Description

Opportunities In . . . series gives you valuable career insight into your job field of choice!

The most comprehensive career book series available, Opportunities In . . . explores a vast range of professions. In Opportunities in Teaching Careers, you will find:

• The latest information on the field
• Training and education requirements you will need
• Salary statistics for different positions
• Up-to-date professional and Internet resources
• And much more

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #479142 in Books
• Published on: 2005-03-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

From the Back Cover

Your passport to a successful and rewarding career

Are you looking for the latest information to open the door to the career of your dreams? The nation's largest career books series, McGraw-Hill’s Opportunities in . . . series gives you the inside scoop on more than 100 professions as well as on all the essential aspects of your potential career, no matter how specialized the field. From the latest training requirements to current salary statistics to the lowdown on life on the job, each book is packed with comprehensive, up-to-date information to help you confidently pursue the profession that's right for you!

In this revised edition of Opportunities in Teaching Careers, you'll find:

• Tips on determining which level of teaching is right for you
• Important information on choosing a college or university, financing your education, and getting accredited
• Earning potential in the multitude of jobs in education
• Close look at the teacher selection process, rural versus urban settings, and paths to advancement
• Interviews with working teachers for realistic descriptions of workload and employment conditions
• Related opportunities in education, such as social worker and administrator
• Discussion of important issues relating to technology, school conditions, and ethics

Perfect for anyone from high-school students to career changers, this comprehensive, no-nonsense guide takes the stress out of launching a career that’s both satisfying and financially rewarding. Here you'll find ample expert advice to make an informed, intelligent choice about your career--and your future.

About the Author

Janet Fine has worked as a journalist and teacher in both India and the United States. She has written six books.

Customer Reviews

opportunity to learn
after reading this book, one feels that they can get a job teaching any place from india to alabama due to the wealth of information contained