You may ask yourself why should I even consider getting certified to teach. Well I can think of at least fifteen reasons why.
1. Teachers are always in demand.
2. It can be a great backup plan in a rocky economy
3. Access to more jobs
4. Higher Pay
5. Opportunity for upward mobility – manager, head teacher, curriculum planning
6. Professional networking
7. Increased understanding of classroom management
8. Getting certified can be done in a relatively short amount of time
9. Can be an alternative to going to school to gain a whole different degree
10. Increased understanding of methodologies
11. Your life will become easier because you will be able to plan, manage and support your classroom better
12. Good for both education majors and any other degree
13. Teachers usually get summers off
14. Teaching is one of the most socially involved professions. If you like working with people, teaching could be right up your alley.
15. Why not? You can get it while you’re teaching and it’s an excellent demonstration to future employers that you take what you do seriously whether you see your job as a career stepping stone or simply something to do for the moment.