| | | | | each day will one day be running the government |
| If you live in California and are seriously | | | | and other institutions that make up our great |
| considering a career change, you may be | | | | nation. You will have the chance to give these |
| contemplating taking the CSET test to become a | | | | youngsters a foundation of reason, enthusiasm, |
| certified teacher. Thousands of people each year | | | | knowledge, and logic to take them in to the |
| leave their corporate jobs and pursue teaching for | | | | future. |
| a number of personal reasons. If you have had | | | | |
| enough of sitting in a cubicle all day, you may be | | | | 4. Summer Vacation |
| looking for a reason to join the ranks of | | | | |
| California’s certified teachers. Here are five | | | | Summer vacation is one of the biggest perks of |
| good reasons why you should: | | | | being a school teacher. Very few jobs offer |
| | | | | almost three months of vacation time; and school |
| 1. Unlimited Creative Potential | | | | teachers have the chance to travel extensively, |
| | | | | do personal projects, or just laze around by the |
| As a teacher you have the ability to develop | | | | pool during their time off. When choosing a new |
| curriculum; plan experiments, field trips, | | | | career, never underestimate the value of having |
| presentations, performances; and any number of | | | | plenty of time off! |
| other academic projects. The potential to use | | | | |
| your creativity as a teacher is unmatched in any | | | | 5. Keep You Learning—For the CSET Test |
| other job. If you are the type of person that | | | | and Beyond! |
| thrives in a creative environment you will never | | | | |
| be bored as a school teacher. | | | | If you’re a little rusty as a student, making a |
| | | | | commitment to study for the CSET will help you |
| 2. Job Security for CSET Test Takers | | | | to get motivated. With a good CSET study guide |
| | | | | and perhaps even a study mentor you will find |
| Right now job security is a huge concern for | | | | yourself getting excited about learning again. But |
| Americans. As large companies lay off thousands | | | | the learning doesn’t stop when you pass the |
| of workers, school teachers continue to hold | | | | CSET. As a teacher, you will be learning all the |
| some of the most secure jobs in the country. In | | | | time as you prepare for your classes and |
| fact, the lack of qualified teachers makes anyone | | | | research your lesson plans. If you’re the type |
| in a teaching position all the more valuable. As a | | | | of person who can’t stand to be bored this is |
| CSET certified teacher you’ll be able to apply | | | | a fantastic career option for you. |
| for jobs all over the state of California, giving you | | | | |
| plenty of options for locations and salaries. | | | | The CSET provides educated Californians the |
| | | | | chance to prove their general knowledge and |
| 3. Helping Shape the Future | | | | verify their qualification for teaching in California |
| | | | | public schools. While the test can be a challenge, it |
| School teachers are literally helping to shape the | | | | will be well worth your effort when you wake up |
| future of our country. It is an amazing opportunity | | | | each day and remember how important your job |
| if you really stop and think about it. The young | | | | really is. |
| minds that you will be responsible for teaching | | | | |