Explore a Teaching Career with BSSD
Think teaching is for you? Find insights on what to expect.
As a teacher, no two days are alike. You'll collaborate with the best colleagues while building powerful student-teacher relationships and immersing yourself in the subject matter in which your passion lies.
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You'll also strengthen skills transferable outside the classroom - like leadership, effective personal communication, and strategic problem solving.
Is teaching a good fit?
Employing teachers from a variety of backgrounds is what makes our schools unique. To determine if teaching is for you, it's important to reflect.
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Start with some basic questions:
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Do you enjoy being around kids? With positions from Pre-K to high school, chances are there's an age group best fit for you!
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Do you love a challenge? While teaching is a challenge, it is also one of the most rewarding careers. The lives you will impact are infinite.
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Do you have a passion for a specific subject? We're always looking to add to our BSSD family. Enthusiasm for any subject is contagious.
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What's your WHY? Every teacher made their way into teaching for a different reason. Remembering your WHY will help you through the ups and downs.
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With these questions in mind, you can look at our options to try teaching and learn more about this career.
Try Out Teaching
Want to experience teaching before committing to the career? There are multiple positions within BSSD to explore a variety of subjects and age groups.
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Here are a few ideas:
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Look for part-time positions as a paraprofessional or as a substitute teacher.
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Volunteer in a classroom.
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Assist in an after-school program.
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BONUS, if you decide teaching is right for you, these experiences on your resume will help you to stand out among other applicants!
"I love teaching high schoolers because I get to help prep for their careers and watch them grow as young adults. It is AMAZING!"
Brooke Faugue - Blue Springs High School