Returning to teaching after 10 years

1. How do I get back into teaching after a long break?
2. What is the job outlook for teachers in the next 10 years?
3. Can I go back into teaching?
4. Why do so many teachers quit?

How do I get back into teaching after a long break?

With some tips for getting back into teaching, teachers can return from a hiatus to successfully lead a classroom.

1. Attend a Professional Development Session. ...
2. Meet with Substitute(s) ...
3. Connect with Other Teachers. ...
4. Review Curriculum and Lesson Plans. ...
5. Attend School Functions.

What is the job outlook for teachers in the next 10 years?

The BLS data predict that employment rates for elementary school teachers will grow by 3% within the next ten years, slightly below the national average for other occupations. As current teachers retire, there will be an increased demand for qualified individuals to replace them.

Can I go back into teaching?

Returning to teaching is eminently possible and, anecdotally, it seems that the experience is positive for those who choose their jobs carefully.

Why do so many teachers quit?

Respondents cited pandemic-related stress, health concerns and a lack of child care for their own kids among reasons for wanting to leave the profession. Steiner adds that "Teaching was also a stressful occupation before the pandemic."