As a teacher, you'll face a myriad of competing demands but for every challenge you face, there's an equal or greater reward. As you enter a profession that has the ability to impact the lives of others, you also take part in a career that is full of meaning. We asked two of our teaching program managers - Dr Tasos Barkatsas and Dr Nicky Carr - to share their top five reasons to become a teacher.
1. You get to shape the lives of young people (and the next generation)
Teachers get to inspire and educate young people. One day your students may become Nobel and Fields prize winners, top business people, leaders, prime ministers and great artists or well-rounded individuals with a love for learning.
Each day you get to work with inquisitive young minds, eager to learn and share their ideas with you. Teachers become influential in students’ lives, inspiring and motivating them to achieve their potential.
By pursuing a career in education, you benefit society as a whole. The impression you make on the individual in the classroom continues onto the next generation. This is a career where you have the opportunity to make a lasting difference to young students’ lives.
2. You get a passport with globally transferable and recognised skills
Australian teachers are in high demand around the world and our teaching programs are recognised internationally.
At RMIT we provide a rigorous teacher education in line with international standards. Our graduates have made a global impact, working with young people across Australia and around the globe.
The skills you learn in a teaching degree go beyond the classroom- teachers are excellent communicators, collaborators, problem solvers and organisers
They have empathy and are good at building relationships with team members and managing stakeholders.
These attributes are in high demand within all industries and can help you stand out both personally and professionally.
