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SUNY Oswego - Career Services
- Career Communities
- Major And Career Exploration
- Resumes and Cover Letters
- Networking, Personal Branding and LinkedIn
- Job and Internship Searching
- Graduate School
- Online Career Tools
- Affinity Group Resources
- Compensation Negotiation
- Events
- Graduate Outcomes
- Information for
- Resource Center
- Connect with us
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International Society for Technology in Education National Education Association Technology and Engineering Education Collegiate Association (TEECA)Search for opportunities
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Technology Teacher
Tech Ed Teacher
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A Ph.D. is often required to teach in colleges and universities.
Develop good public speaking skills.
Seek out teaching opportunities.
Get involved in the community.
General information and strategies
- Develop excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
- Develop good computer skills.
- Obtain part-time, summer, internship, or volunteer experience with the age group you intend to work with in various settings: pre-schools, daycares, camps, community agencies, adult centers, YMCA's, etc.
- Participate in co-curricular activities and related organizations to broaden skills, interests, and opportunities.
- A Bachelor's degree is sufficient for certification/licensure to teach K-12 in most states. Obtain a master's degree for advancement and increased earning potential.
- Advanced degrees are required for specialists, education administration, college teaching and other professional positions.
- Maintain current knowledge of state and national legislation regarding teacher licensure.
- Identify transferable skills learned in teaching applicable to alternative careers:
- effective communication with people, verbal and written
- teaching and instruction
- program planning
- organization and record-keeping
- working under pressure and meeting deadlines
- motivational skills, creativity
- working autonomously, decision-making, problem solving
- research skills