Career as an Elementary School Teacher

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Outline I. Topic: To inform the audience about a career as an elementary school teacher in Hampton, Virginia. Thesis/Purpose: I have conducted research on a career path choice I made as a young child while living with my dad when he was stationed at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia. I have decided to research educational requirements, salary potential, and job opportunities for elementary school teachers working in the Tidewater region of Virginia in the city of Hampton. II. Introduction III. Body IV. Conclusion Introduction Teaching elementary students can provide a teacher with both intrinsic and extrinsic rewards. If an individual is considering becoming a teacher, certain questions should be considered. What is the salary? What are the degree and licensure requirements for a teaching position? What if I am contemplating changing from my current career to teaching? Does my state offer career-switching programs that will make transitioning to teaching effortless? Is teaching going to be conducive to my finances, personal values and lifestyle? To acquire this information you would have to identify your local school system’s employment website to find out the salary information. Licensure requirements vary by state, you can locate that information through your State’s Department of Education website. Employment Information Report Assignment Elementary School Teacher Lets say that I live in the Tidewater region of Virginia in the city of Hampton. All I have to do is look up their website at www.hampton.k12.va.us to get an overview of the school system, its policies, school information, job description and benefits, etc. They offer substantial benefits to full time employees which includes dental insurance, 403(b) plan, health insurance, life insurance, sick leave, Virginia retirement, vision insurance and vacation
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