Teach K-12 with an Online Education College Degree

K-12 Education Online Colleges

K-12 teachers need to pursue the academic training necessary to teach either in elementary or secondary schools. For this reason, teachers usually work toward an elementary or secondary education degree at the bachelor's level. For those who are interested in pursuing a teaching career after having completed a four-year degree in a different subject, graduate-level programs are commonly available. Online K-12 education programs also provide opportunities. Some of the programs currently available online include the Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education, the Bachelor's of Arts in Early Childhood Education and the Bachelor's of Arts in Mathematics. There are also a number of other programs available online, many of which are related to infant and toddler care, early childhood education and English literacy. When you are done with your degree, you will also need to obtain a teaching license in the state that you plan to work in.

Pay varies depending on the school district and state you work in, as well as time on the job, and any advanced credentials that you may have. However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that most teachers earned mean annual wages exceeding $50,000. Specifically these were: $51,550 for kindergarten teachers; $54,330 for elementary-school teachers; $54,880 for middle-school teachers and $55,990 for high school teachers. Growth at all of these teaching levels is predicted to be as fast as average or faster than average, according to the BLS. However, the fastest growing field is expected to that for elementary-school teachers with an expected 240,000 new openings forecasted for 2008-2018.

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