What Can I Do With an Education Major?

Description of the Major

There are many reasons why Johnson State College has such a strong reputation for turning out first-rate teachers. First-rate teaching is what JSC students are expected to do. It has been this way for many years — since 1828. Graduates are eligible for teaching in Vermont and more than 30 other states. Chances are, if you are a Vermonter, you have been taught by a JSC graduate.

Career Areas

Daycare
Pre-school
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Special Education

Sample Job Titles*

Elementary School Teacher
School Counselor
Middle School Teacher
High School Teacher
Para-Educator
Librarians
School Administrator
Substitute Teacher
*Some careers require additional study or an advanced degree

What recent Johnson State College EDU graduates are doing

Elementary School Teacher
Aftercare Coordinator
Substitute Teacher
Special Educator
Literacy Assistant
Middle School Teacher
Paraprofessional Educator
Life Skills Interventionist


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Skills and personality traits representative of EDU majors

These students are enthusiastic, energetic, and eager. They know their specific career goals and are ready to become beings of positive change in the education system.

Web Links for Education


U.S. Dept. of Education

NY Education Jobs

Education America

School Spring.com

Teacher Salary Info.

Association of American Educators

American Federation of Teachers

American Association of School Administrators

Education Week on the Web

National Art Education Association

National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)

National Association of Secondary School Principals

National Middle School Association

National Education Association (NEA)

National Rural Education Association (NREA)

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Office

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitate Services

Teachwave.com

Academic Employment Network

Teachers @ Work National Educators Employment Network

Vermont Dept. of Education

K-12 Job

Teach for America

Schools Looking for Teachers; Teachers Looking for Jobs

American School Directory