I want to be a Teacher I want to be a teacher for several different reasons. I initially decided teaching was for me when I was in middle school. I had an amazing teacher that helped me through a lot. She made a huge impact on my life, and I knew then that I wanted to be able to do the same for other kids. I later went on to have children of my own, which gave me even more reason to become a teacher. And even with the economy the way it is today, there are actually a lot of opportunities for teaching given the wide variety of jobs a teaching degree can obtain.

I also understand the responsibility that comes with teaching and that the job doesn’t end when you leave the classroom. That is why I respect the teaching field as much as I do. I know I still have a long way to go before I get to my teaching career but I feel it will all be worth it when I get there. Having the chance to help kids is a great advantage by itself. You never know what they may have going on outside of the classroom. Being a teacher will give me the ability to provide them with not only education, but a lot more.

I can be there to give them structure, advice, influence, and support when they need it. I feel all of these are essential for a great learning experience and I would love to be one of the ones to give that to them. In the long run being a great teacher can result in changing someone’s life for the better and not even knowing. Giving them the confidence they need to succeed all throughout life. Letting them know your there to help with any problems they may have even if they aren’t class related can make all the difference.

The opportunities are out there. Having a teaching degree can put you in several different places. There are daycares, public and private schools, troubled youth, and special needs. And for those who like to make their money on their own time can tutor privately. I can work all year, or be off work all summer. There is no limit to what you can do as a teacher as long as you enjoy teaching. My preference would be to have the summers off. Although I also like the idea of being able to work some during summer if need to make a larger salary.

That is why I hope to obtain a job working for the city school district when I finish my own education, mainly because of me having children of my own. I would almost always be off work when they are out of school. That would give me so much more time with them to help with homework, participate in sports and other extracurricular activities. We could go on vacation in the summer, go to the zoo, museums, and just have fun as a family. I know when I can finish school and start in my teaching career my kids will be so proud. I want them to be proud to tell people that their mother is successful.

I wouldn’t have to pay for childcare which is also a plus. So being a teacher I would not only have more time with my kids but I would also have more money for us to do the family stuff we want. I also am ready for the responsibility of teaching and what the position requires of me. I may leave the classroom in the afternoon, but my work still goes home with me. Papers to grade, lessons to plan, and decisions to make, and guidelines to follow will be a part of my everyday process. The obligation to the deadlines itself will be a challenge but at the end of the day I know it will all be worth it.

I’ll be so happy with my life. I cannot wait to get my schooling finished so I can get my teaching career started. The first day I have a class full of smiling faces will be the happiest day of my life. Setting my goals and succeeding in them is a great accomplishment itself. Knowing what I can do with my teaching career to make a change in the lives of others makes it an even greater accomplishment. Having the opportunity to follow the career I have chosen is an everlasting reward for me and now you know why.