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Science Teacher

High school science teachers plan and teach science courses. Teachers in cities often teach classes in only one or two subject areas. In smaller, rural areas, teachers often have to teach a broader range of material. High school teachers need to have a broad understanding of the subjects they teach and should be patient, enthusiastic, and creative in their approaches. For example, you could plan a lesson about the properties of water and ice by having your students design and build an igloo. Most teachers work for public or private school boards. Others work in vocational schools or for the department of education.

At a Glance

Imagine standing at the front of a classroom. You’ve been teaching the physics of water displacement, which is a difficult subject to understand. The kids don’t understand the textbook explanation of this challenging topic, so you’ve given them a real-life example they can relate to, just like your parents and teachers did for you. As the students work through their exercises, you’re thrilled to see them as interested in science and the world as you were when you were their age.

As a science teacher, you prepare lessons and teach classes to students. When students need extra help, you spend time outside of class to tutor them. You mark assignments and tests, as well as attend meetings with other educators and parents. When you have spare time, you also help with extra-curricular and after school activities. You work an average of 50 hours a week for nine or ten months a year. You usually teach classes on your own, but also work in groups during meetings and extra-curricular activities. Apart from field trips, you work mainly indoors. You work very hard, but also enjoy a good lifestyle. You are happy to have the opportunity to influence the future by teaching youth to be smart and hardworking.

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