Which geographical area I want to work in.

The Ideal Area to Teach

Where is the perfect area to teach; is it the city, a small town, should it be the East or West Coast, do you prefer warm or cooler weather?

For me it is not about the perfect place to teach, but where can I get a job! Oh, of course in a perfect world, it would be close to home, in a great neighborhood, and all the resources I need to be a successful teacher at my fingertips. But today that is not a realistic ideal; with so many teachers out of work we may not have the opportunity to be choosey.

I am going back to school later in life, my kids are older and it is my turn to start a second career (my first being a full time mom, with part time jobs).  I also decided that going back to school for a professional career was something I needed to do for myself. I could have gone to school for business, I always wanted to run my own store, but I realized that because of my own children and my strong beliefs in education, that being in the classroom and teaching was a much better fit. That being said, I now NEED to find a job after I graduate, I must pay off a student loan and start contributing financially to my household.

There is a second point, when considering this question that popped into my head, “a teacher goes where they are needed, and can to the most good”. I know this sounds a little idealistic, but I have talked with many teachers since starting my observations, and 2 of them specifically changed assignments to work where they felt their skills were best utilized. I would like to think, as a new teacher fresh from school, that I could have a positive impact on my students.

So for now, I have to say I will go where I am given an opportunity and see where my experiences lead me!