High School Teacher

High school teachers usually teach grade 9 and up. They usually specialize in one or two subjects. They typically teacher 3 to 6 classes in a day. Teachers not only help develop academic skills, but they also guide values and attitudes and help students develop life skills.

Working conditions include classrooms, computer labs, or science labs depending on what subjects you teach. Teachers usually spend many evenings and weekends preparing assignments and correcting assignments. On average, they work about 50 hours a week. Most teachers work a 9 or 10 month school year, and get 2 months off for summer holidays. However, many summers are spent getting prepared for the next year.

Teachers salaries depend on their location, their level of education, and the number of years they have been teaching. The average salary for high school teachers in Canada is approximately $57,000 a year.

There are three education paths you can take to become a teacher. The first is to complete a bachelor's degree (3 to 4 years of studying). After completing a bachelor's degree, teachers can then attend a teaching college. (1 to 2 years of studying). This gives them experience in classrooms. Another way is by attending a school where a combination of academic study and professional teacher training is offered. The last way is that of a technical or vocational teacher. These teachers need to have several years of experience.

To me, the pros and cons of this job are even. The pros would be helping kids learn, and being able to be a role model for students. Another pro would be getting a 2 month summer holiday. I think this would be a rewarding job. The cons include late hours of correcting and planning, dealing with frustrating students, and putting most of your free time into school work.