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What Does a Career in Education Look Like?

Changing the future starts with teaching children. If you are passionate about helping young minds flourish, a future in education could be the perfect fit for you. From teaching to developing curriculum, there are many occupations in education that you could pursue. All of them can help you make a difference for students and communities. Learn more about positions in education and how a degree can help you reach your dream goal.

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Careers You Can Pursue With an Education Bachelor's Degree

Biology Education

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Middle School Teacher

Junior High Teacher

Science Teacher

High School Teacher

Biology Teacher

Chemistry Education

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Middle School Teacher

Junior High Teacher

Science Teacher

High School Teacher

Chemistry Teacher

Earth Science Education

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Middle School Teacher

Junior High Teacher

Science Teacher

High School Teacher

Earth Science Teacher

Educational Studies

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Elementary Education

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Elementary Education Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher

Teacher Assistant

Preschool Teacher

Substitute Teacher

First Grade Teacher

Second-Grade Teacher

Third-Grade Teacher

Fourth-Grade Teacher

Fifth-Grade Teacher

Sixth-Grade Teacher

Traveling Teacher

Sheltered Workshop Specialist

Preschool Director

English Teacher

Special Education Teacher

English Language Learning

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Mathematics Education

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Physics Education

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Middle School Teacher

Junior High Teacher

Science Teacher

High School Teacher

Physics Teacher

Special Education

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Elementary Education Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher

Teacher Assistant

Traveling Teacher

Program Director for Exceptional Children

Preschool Director

Special Education Teacher

First Grade Teacher

Second-Grade Teacher

Third-Grade Teacher

Fourth-Grade Teacher

Fifth-Grade Teacher

Sixth-Grade Teacher

Sheltered Workshop Specialist

Careers You Can Pursue With an Education Master's Degree

Biology Education
Chemistry Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Earth Science Education
Education Technology and Instructional Design
Educational Leadership
Elementary Education
English Education
English Language Learning
Mathematics Education
Physics Education
Science Education
Social Studies Education
Special Education

Biology Education

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Middle School Teacher

Junior High Teacher

Science Teacher

High School Teacher

Biology Teacher

Chemistry Education

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Middle School Teacher

Junior High Teacher

Science Teacher

High School Teacher

Chemistry Teacher

Curriculum and Instruction

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College Professor

Professional Curriculum Designer

Instructional Coordinator

Private Learning Center Instructor

Instructional Coach

Curriculum Director

Instructional Technologist

Learning and Development Coordinator

Corporate Trainer

Board of Education Member

Educational Consultant

Assistant Superintendent

Instructional Designer

Online Course Designer

Earth Science Education

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Middle School Teacher

Junior High Teacher

Science Teacher

High School Teacher

Earth Science Teacher

Educational Technology and Instructional Design

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Educational Technology Specialist

Learning Experience Designer

Instructional Coordinator

Learning Architect

Online Course Designer

Distance Education Administrator

Instructional Coach

Instructional Technologist

Corporate Trainer

Instructional Designer

Chief Learning Officer

Instructional Technology Specialist

Educational Leadership

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College Professor

Program Director for Exceptional Children

Sheltered Workshop Specialist

Correctional Assistant

Preschool Director

Professional Curriculum Designer

Area Superintendent

Academic Advisor

Board of Education Member

Assistant Superintendent

Director of Admissions

School Principal

Chief Learning Officer

Elementary Education

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Elementary Education Teacher

Traveling Teacher

Preschool Director

Kindergarten Teacher

First Grade Teacher

Second-Grade Teacher

Third-Grade Teacher

Fourth-Grade Teacher

Fifth-Grade Teacher

Sixth-Grade Teacher

English Education

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English Teacher

English Language Learning

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Middle School Teacher

Junior High Teacher

High School Teacher

Mathematics Education

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First Grade Teacher

Second-Grade Teacher

Third-Grade Teacher

Middle School Teacher

Junior High Teacher

Calculus Teacher

Fourth-Grade Teacher

Fifth-Grade Teacher

Sixth-Grade Teacher

High School Teacher

Pre-Algebra Teacher

Geometry Teacher

Algebra Teacher

Statistics Teacher

Physics Education

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Middle School Teacher

Junior High Teacher

Science Teacher

High School Teacher

Physics Teacher

Science Education

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Middle School Teacher

Junior High Teacher

Science Teacher

High School Teacher

Social Studies Education

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Middle School Teacher

Junior High Teacher

High School Teacher

Special Education

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Elementary Education Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher

First Grade Teacher

Second-Grade Teacher

Traveling Teacher

Middle School Teacher

Junior High Teacher

Third-Grade Teacher

Fourth-Grade Teacher

Fifth-Grade Teacher

Sixth-Grade Teacher

Program Director for Exceptional Children

High School Teacher

Sheltered Workshop Specialist

Preschool Director

Special Education Teacher

Careers You Can Pursue With an Endorsement

Endorsement Preparation, English Language Learning (PreK-12)

Endorsement Preparation, English Language Learning (PreK-12)

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ESL Teacher Career