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High School Teacher
At the high school level, students are ready to go into depth in the subjects they studied in elementary school. You usually teach one subject. It may be academic, such as English, math, history, art, or science; or career-oriented like business, auto repair, or technology. You may also work with colleagues to develop new learning methods or materials or organize extracurricular activities. Your job also involves working with parents, parent groups, and community and governmental agencies.
When you pursue a degree in Secondary Education at Baker, you not only master the subject you would like to teach; you also study teaching methods, so that you know how to teach. We help you learn methods that can get students interested and spur their thinking and imagination. As a Baker graduate, you are eligible for state testing and certification.
– Anne Pence Baker graduateEvery single class here, I had amazing professors, professors that motivated me and inspired me. Not only that, but gave me one-on-one attention when I needed it.
Career Facts
- The average annual wage for High School Teachers is about $52,400.
- Employment is expected to grow by 12 percent through 2016, about as fast as average. The pool of teachers is large and many are retiring in the coming decade, so job prospects are excellent.
- In today’s diverse society, knowing a foreign language can be valuable and may make you more marketable.
- While preparation time is built into the school day, teachers often plan lessons and correct papers after school hours. Some attend school meetings or supervise extracurricular activities, such as drama productions or sports events, in the evening. Beyond their roles as educators and mentors, High School Teachers may oversee study halls and supervise extracurricular activities.
- Advancement for a Secondary School Teacher includes becoming head of their department. Or, with experience and further education, they may become an assistant principal, principal, or superintendent.
Programs
- Undergraduate
- Secondary Teacher Preparation - Bachelor of Science in Education
- Secondary Teacher Preparation - English - Bachelor of Science in Education
- Secondary Teacher Preparation - Mathematics - Bachelor of Science in Education
- Secondary Teacher Preparation - Social Studies - Bachelor of Science in Education
- Postbaccalaureate Certificate
- Secondary Chemistry - Additional Endorsement - Postbaccalaureate Certificate
- Secondary English - Additional Endorsement - Postbaccalaureate Certificate
- Secondary English - Level Change - Postbaccalaureate Certificate
- Secondary History - Additional Endorsement - Postbaccalaureate Certificate
- Secondary Mathematics - Additional Endorsement - Postbaccalaureate Certificate
- Secondary Social Studies - Additional Endorsement - Postbaccalaureate Certificate
- Secondary Social Studies - Level Change - Postbaccalaureate Certificate
- Teacher Preparation - Additional Endorsement - Postbaccalaureate Certificate
- Teacher Preparation - Initial Certification - Postbaccalaureate Certificate
- Teacher Preparation - Level Change - Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Want to get the ball rolling?
Everything about our college is aimed at getting you the job you want in the shortest time possible — from our affordable tuition, to how we choose our programs, to our small class sizes, and flexible class schedules.
Discover what Baker can do for your future. Schedule a visit or enroll online today.
