Your Career in Teaching

Remember that first time you went to school, bursting your lungs out crying so that you don't have to leave alone. A motherly smile comforted you and helped you to take your baby steps towards the school. These are our teachers, in other words the pillars of our present and future. Considered as one of the noblest profession, it is their intelligence, patience and wisdom that they attempt to not only hone the learner's intellect and aptitude but also, create a well-rounded personality. You must take this as your field only if you're passionate for exchanging ideas, whether it is teaching at a school or in a college.

While as a school teacher you are to educate delicate minds, in a college environment, the exchanges are at an intellectual level with students who are your friends. Teachers are required in a variety of subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, etc.

The various programmes offered are as follows:

• B.Ed.
• M.Ed.
• Diploma in Teaching
• PG Diploma in Teaching

Eligibility:

• Nursery schools: Nursery Teachers Training. Minimum qualification: 10+2
• Middle schools: Teachers Training Certificate (TTC) or its equivalent. Minimum qualification: 10+2
• High Schools: Bachelor of Education (B.Ed). Minimum qualification: Graduation
• Colleges/Universities: Post Graduate degree, preferably with Doctoral Degree. Also have to qualify the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by University Grants commission (UGC).
• Special schools: Diploma in special Education. Minimum qualification: 10+2

Job Prospects and Remuneration:

Known for convenience of time and holidays, teaching profession is pretty popular. However, with the changing times this profession has also become very demanding.

There is no dearth of opportunities who want to pursue teaching as a career. Lectures draw a salary of Rs. 6,500 to Rs 10,500 a month at the entry level. The salary at senior level is around Rs 8000 to Rs 13,500 a month. The pay scale of professors ranges from Rs 12,400 to Rs 22,400 a month. They can pursue their career in the following:

• Play schools
• Nursery schools
• Primary/elementary schools
• Secondary schools
• Colleges
• Universities
• Educational research institutes