Will You Love Teaching? Here’s what Teachers Say
We asked a number of new teachers what they love about their work. Here’s what they had to say. The Students Teachers cite working with students as the number one reason why they love teaching. Many teachers get a rush as they watch a student master a new concept or come up with an innovative idea. In addition, teachers who are happy in their jobs do not get disappointed or take it personally when students experience setbacks; instead, they view these situations as challenges. Teachers love knowing that they can make a difference in a student’s life–both in and out of the classroom. Responsibility Teachers enjoy leading their own classes and love the autonomy and freedom they have on the job. One of the nice aspects about this industry is that you don’t have to wait for challenge and responsibility; unlike many other professions, teaching allows recent graduates to jump right in and do what they love–teach–rather than sit through a tiresome training period or climb slowly...