Teaching Careers for Moms Louisiana

The 2007-08 school year is underway, and many mothers are watching their children board the school bus for the first time. For moms who may have given up other careers to raise young children, this might be the perfect time for a career in education. These stay-at-home moms might not realize the variety of careers possible in education. Beyond teaching careers, a range of skills and interests are represented in public and private schools.

Local Companies

Ldr and Associates
(318) 513-2803
303 W Georgia Ave
Ruston, LA
Shared Technologies
(504) 299-3404
650 Poydras St
New Orleans, LA
Tennant Company
(985) 641-8555
153 Morrow Dr
Slidell, LA
Pca International
(318) 253-6801
7162 Highway 1
Mansura, LA
Tetra Technologies Inc
(504) 525-7783
701 Poydras St
New Orleans, LA
Precision Industries
(318) 226-1477
Shreveport, LA
Coordinating & Development Corporation
(318) 632-2086
5210 Hollywood Ave
Shreveport, LA
Velocity Express
(225) 753-2056
11511 Industriplex Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA
Crest Natural Resources Llc
(318) 697-1014
16088 Highway 84
Logansport, LA
Bailey Group
(337) 786-2352
1193 Highway 12
Dequincy, LA

Top Education and Teaching Careers for Moms
By Amelia Gray


A Degree in Education Opens Doors
Whether you're starting your own educational journey or you already have a degree, the transition to a career path in education can be made quickly. Working mothers particularly appreciate the flexible schedule offered by online education courses.

Check out these education career profiles, with salary averages as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

Profile #1: Teacher Assistant
An invaluable resource in overcrowded schools, teacher assistants tutor and assist children while providing instructional and clerical support to an assigned teacher. Teacher assistants may work as playground or lunchroom attendants, or with special education students.
Education Degree Required: Varies by state, though schools increasingly prefer some formal education. Special teacher's aide and intern certificate programs are available.
Average Salary: Teacher assistants earned $19,400 on average in 2004. Full-time workers generally receive health coverage and other benefits.

Profile #2: Child Care Worker
Child care workers can often be found in before- and after-school programs, or working with children who have not yet reached school age. Helping young children grow and learn in an educational setting is a daily reward.
Education Degree Required: Varies by state. Many states require a degree or certificate in early childhood education or child development. Child day care management training may also be acceptable.
Average Salary: Child care workers in elementary and secondary schools earned $9.22 an hour in 2004, while those working in day care centers earned $7.34 an hour.

Profile #3: School Counselor
These highly-trained professionals work as student advocates, promoting academic, career, personal, and social development. School counselors may provide career information to students in addition to helping them through social, behavioral, and personal issues.
Education Degree Required: Generally, school counselors must have completed some graduate coursework. Online education degrees in counseling psychology can be an ideal addition to an existing undergraduate degree.
Average Salary: School counselors working in elementary and secondary schools earned $51,200 on average in 2004.

Profile #4: Teacher
As some of the most important people in a child's development, teachers serve an essential role in the community. Teachers at all grade levels have the satisfaction of positively influencing the lives of the next generation.
Education Degree Required: Varies widely by state and grade level. Preschool teachers may be required to hold an associate degree or certificate, while general education teachers must have a bachelor's degree and completion of an approved teacher career training program.
Average Salary: Kindergarten, elementary, middle, and secondary school teachers earned salaries ranging from $41,400 to $45,900 in 2004.

Profile #5: Education Administrator
Administrators often begin their careers as teachers or related occupations. Principals, assistant principals, and school district administrators make important decisions that affect the school and community.
Education Degree Required: Most administrators must hold a master's of education degree. Specialized online degrees in education administration or educational leadership may be available.
Average Salary: Elementary and secondary school administrators had median annual earnings of $74,200 in 2004.

While no degree program can guarantee a particular career or salary, many states require a degree in education plus licensure in order to be eligible for many education and teaching careers.

Loan Forgiveness is One More Incentive for a Degree in Education
The National Education Association is reporting a historic turnover in teaching careers, as a million veteran teachers near retirement. The teacher recruitment problem is felt most acutely in urban and rural areas. In response, the Federal government has taken the initiative to enact student loan forgiveness programs for teachers working in high-need areas.

For aspiring teachers and education workers, the loan forgiveness plan is just another incentive to work in education.

About the Author
Amelia Gray is a freelance writer in Austin, TX. Amelia earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from Arizona State University and an MFA from Texas State University.

Sources
NEA: Teacher Shortage
BLS Teacher Assistant
BLS Child care worker
BLS Counselors
BLS Teachers
BLS Education administrator
Related Articles
- Moms and Online Degrees Louisiana
Four years ago, Lynne Williams never would have guessed she would be starting a career in accounting. She was single, didn't have a college degree and was struggling to make a living for herself and her four children as a receptionist at a doctor's office. Even with putting in additional hours of overtime, she still could not make ends meet.
- How To Choose a Culinary Art School Louisiana
- Nursing- A Recession-proof Career Choice Louisiana
- Teaching Children Foreign Languages Louisiana
- Nursing Careers Louisiana
- Incorporating Teaching and Technology Louisiana
- Teaching Strategies Louisiana
- Working Moms Get Ahead Using Online Education Louisiana
- How To Apply for Teaching Scholarships Louisiana
- How To Use Teaching Tools Louisiana
Regional Articles
- Teaching Careers for Moms Abbeville LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Alexandria LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Baker LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Bastrop LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Baton Rouge LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Bogalusa LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Bossier City LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Breaux Bridge LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Carencro LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Chalmette LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Covington LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Crowley LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Denham Springs LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Deridder LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Eunice LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Franklinton LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Gonzales LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Gretna LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Hammond LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Harvey LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Haughton LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Houma LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Jennings LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Kenner LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms La Place LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Lafayette LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Lake Charles LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Leesville LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Mandeville LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Marrero LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Metairie LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Minden LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Monroe LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Morgan City LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Natchitoches LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms New Iberia LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms New Orleans LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Opelousas LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Pineville LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Plaquemine LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Ponchatoula LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Prairieville LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Rayne LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Ruston LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Saint Martinville LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Shreveport LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Slidell LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Sulphur LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Thibodaux LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Ville Platte LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Walker LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms West Monroe LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Westwego LA
- Teaching Careers for Moms Zachary LA
Related Local Events
NEW ORLEANS JOB FAIR
Dates: 10/14/2009 - 10/14/2009
Location: CLEARVIEW MALL CLEARVIEW ROOM I & II
METAIRIE, LA
View Details

Society for Human Resource Management Annual Conference & Exposition
Dates: 6/27/2009 - 7/1/2009
Location: Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, LA
View Details

2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference (HITEC)
Dates: 6/22/2009 - 6/25/2009
Location: New Orleans Convention Center
New Orleans, LA
View Details

Great Opportunity for Businesses to get Involved in Local Job Fair
Dates: 6/12/2009 - 6/12/2009
Location: Remington College- Shreveport Campus
Shreveport, LA
View Details

Putting America Back to Work in New Orleans
Dates: 6/3/2009 - 6/3/2009
Location: Clearview Mall
Metairie, LA
View Details

Rss   Delicious   Digg   Add To My Yahoo   Add To My Google   Bookmark   Search Plugin

Topics:
Advertising Family Home Services Real Estate Resources
Business Services Fashion Industrial Goods & Services Retail & Consumer Services
Career Financial Services Insurance Software
Cars Food & Beverage Internet Technology
Computer Hardware Franchise Legal Telecommunications
Construction Health Miscellaneous Trade Shows
Education Holidays Nightlife Travel
Entertainment Home Appliances Online Database Weddings
Environmental Home Electronics Pets World History