Teaching Writing Elementary Kids
Why is teaching looked down upon?
I have met many people that don’t believe that teaching is “worth it”, I on the other hand want to teach English Language Arts to elementary age kids (preferably 1st grade). I’ve always loved to read & write & find nothing more fulfilling that instilling this love in children.
Teaching is a noble profession, so what if the rewards aren’t “beneficial financially”, I believe reaping the reward of seeing your classroom learn & grow is priceless. Thanks for the thoughts.
Future English elementary school teacher/Chanteuse
I answered a question recently and told about my desire to become a teacher since I was about 5 years old.
The money in teaching is lower than what very bright people could make in the private sector however, many good hearted and caring people teach and can be comfortable in their life. You can not expect to live like a “rock star” and have brand new clothes and a brand new car and live in a mansion but the benefits are there for those with children because you are off of school when your kids are so you do not have to worry about getting a sitter. You will have reasonable health insurance and will learn to get things for free for your classroom. Somedays you will love your job and sometimes you will go home crying and the next day a child will say I love you Miss Chanteuse.
And despite what some say about “bad” teachers, everyone you meet will say ” I could not do that job for all the money in the world – you deserve alot of credit.”
Stick with it your dream and you will be a very happy person. Money and fancy things do not buy happiness.
Gail
