Careers in Education

Education supports our economy through developing new business leaders, engineers, scientists, physicians, teachers and more. Educating our children is a national priority and ensuring they meet global achievement standards is a top concern for schools throughout out nation.

Current teachers can strengthen their pedagogy and enhance their classroom performance by earning a master’s degree. The STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) initiative at Aurora University Online is designed to meet the national demands to build quality teachers in these subject areas in order to raise current student performance levels nationwide. Aurora’s online graduate degree programs give current educators the skills and knowledge needed to teach the STEM subjects in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Aurora’s endorsement programs, including special education and ESL, provide a credential-building learning platform that helps you excel in the education field and target your teaching career.

What are Some Careers in education?

The demand for master’s degree-prepared teaching professionals is strong, as schools are looking for qualified teachers to help raise student achievement levels on a global scale. Teachers are needed at all levels of education. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports a 17 percent employment growth for elementary and middle school teachers through the next decade; high school teachers are also experiencing steady job growth.

Teachers with specialized pedagogy, including special education certificates and ESL experience, have a higher placement rate in a diverse educational environment. The demand for STEM teachers is also very strong in schools across the country.  Learn more about special education careers available to specialized credential holders.

The Aurora University Online Advantage

Aurora University Online offers teachers the opportunity to continue their education in order to specialize or enhance their teaching career. Aurora’s STEM initiative provides educators with a graduate program designed to build upon your current classroom experience and strengthen your pedagogy in the subject of math. Augment your education with a Master of Arts in Mathematics Education degree.

Teachers can earn specialized credentials that focus their teaching career through Aurora University Online’s Bilingual/ESL Endorsement and Special Education endorsement.