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The Top 10 Perks of a
Teaching Career
Mar 8, 2018 | Careers
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There are many reasons that people go into
teaching. All of us have had inspirational
teachers who have contributed to who we
are today, and we never forget the influence
they’ve had on us. I can name the most
important teachers in my life. Who are the
ones that influenced you? Many teachers
today say they want to have that same effect
on the next generation. But just as great
teachers give much to us, there are some
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teaching career perks that give back to these
dedicated professionals.
You’ll also never get bored as a teacher, as
every day’s different. You may have your
lesson plans ready, but you’ll need to be
flexible because you never know what may
come up. If you need to put the course
curriculum on hold temporarily to help a
child with his or her problems, that’s just
part of the job and one of the things that sets
apart great, compassionate teachers from
the rest.
What Are Some Teaching Career Perks?
Looking for more teaching career benefits?
There’s a lot of variety when you’re teaching,
especially if you have more than one
endorsement. Sure, you want to keep your
number of preps down so you don’t have too
much work when you get home. But teaching
more than one subject—or coaching track,
tennis or basketball—can give you more
diversity in your day…and make the day go
faster. Compared to cubicle work, that’s a
pretty great benefit.
And then, there’s the sheer love of subject
matter—and wanting to share our passion
with tomorrow’s adults…today. The reason
many people go into teaching is first and
foremost because they love what they
studied in school. Remember, two of the

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most important components of great
teaching are the quality of instruction (good
pedagogy) and subject-matter expertise.
While most teachers would agree that the
main benefit of becoming a teacher is the
opportunity to help children become self-
aware individuals and instill them with a life-
long love of learning, you don’t hear much
about the other teaching career perks and
benefits.
Check out this list of the top ten perks of
being a teacher.
Ten Reasons to Pursue a Teaching Career
10. Teachers Earn a Solid Paycheck
While teaching is not a get-rich-quick
profession, starting salaries are
comparable to many other professions.
According to the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, public-school teachers are
actually paid about 11 percent more than
the average professional worker. Teaching
careers also offer opportunities for
advancement and increased pay over
time. And teacher salaries are actually
higher than you’d think. You probably
know couples who are both teachers and
own their own house (and maybe a rental
unit). This isn’t at all rare on a teacher’s
salary.
9. More than Just an Apple a Day
Important benefits, such as health
insurance and pension plans, are
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professions, but you can count on both in
a teaching career. When’s the last time
you heard of someone getting a pension
after retirement? Most teachers have their
premiums fully paid by their school
districts, and their health, dental and
vision benefits are among the best when
compared with other industries. Teaching
also offers additional benefits such as sick
days and tuition reimbursement, so you’ll
find that teaching actually pays a lot more
than you would initially think if you just
look at the salary.
8. Love Your Education Career
Joseph Campbell’s recommendation to
“follow your bliss” is universally echoed by
career counselors. If you are happy at
work, you’ll be more motivated, energetic,
successful and confident—and the other
people in your life will benefit from your
outlook. Every teacher I know comes
home with stories of the ways that their
students made them laugh every day. If
the idea of teaching invigorates you—and
you want to hear new gems as they come
out of babes’ mouths—that’s another
great reason to pursue a teaching career.
7. Nix the Nanny
With a work calendar synced to your kids’
school schedule, an education career also
allows you to eliminate many childcare
expenses. While earning a paycheck, you’ll
have the flexibility to be home with your
kids before and after school. Your
schedule will be their schedule.

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6. Become an Expert…as a Teacher
There’s an old adage that it takes three
years of teaching to master a subject. And
the best way to learn a topic is to teach it:
students’ questions make you dig deeper
and learn more until you know the subject
inside and out. In spite of some disdainful
modern versions, the original expression
comes from Aristotle: “Those who know,
do. Those who understand, teach.”
5. Teachers Have Reasonable Hours
With students in school just six hours a
day, teachers often spend less time on the
job than their corporate counterparts.
With the 8-hour workday corporate
workday becoming a 10 to 12 hour day in
some other occupations, you’ll find a
teaching career leaves you with more time
for family, friends and other interests.
Sure, you’ll have some long days—plan on
time for parent-teacher conferences,
grading homework and attending after-
school activities—but overall, if you’re
efficient, a teaching career can leave you
with a life outside of your job. Other
professions might not let you achieve
such a good work/life balance.
4. Share Your Passion in the Classroom
Who’s the teacher that got you excited
about a subject, the one who inspired you
to start putting in extra time because you
just loved what she was teaching? That’s
what happens when teachers share their
excitement and enthusiasm: it’s
contagious. Sharing your love of the

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subject matter with students is another
one of the benefits of being a teacher.
3. You Can’t Beat the Job Security of
Being a Teacher
While requirements may differ from state
to state, once you’ve established yourself
as a good teacher, you’ll find there are
always jobs available. And, unlike many
industries, downsizing is a rare
occurrence in education. For information
on the most high-demand subjects and
areas, see our teacher shortage blog post.
2. Teachers Have Serious Vacation Time
Summers off? Spring break? Winter
holidays? You can benefit from designated
time away from the classroom by
furthering your own education with
summer classes or simply relax and go
scuba diving in Hawaii. When you think
about it, your teachers pay looks better
when you consider the time off you gain
as a perk.
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