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Teaching and Counseling Careers

Do you like to help people? Do you enjoy teaching or tutoring other students or kids? Are you interested in how people learn and think? Then you might be a great teacher, counselor or other helping occupation!

On this page you can learn more about careers in this area and where you can obtain training or educational experience. ​

​Want to learn more about other types of careers? Check out our "Careers by Interest Area" page here!
RIASEC Categories: Social, Artistic, Investigative
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Explore Careers

  • Top Jobs for Helping People​​
  • Careers in Public Service

Occupations by Education Level

Associate's Degree (Community College)
  • Preschool Teacher 
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​Bachelor's Degree​​ + Teaching Credential 
  • Elementary School Teacher
  • High School Teacher

Master's Degree / License
  • Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Mental Health Counselor
  • Social Worker
  • Medical Social Worker
  • School Administrator

Doctorate Degree
  • ​Psychologist

Local / Statewide Programs

  • Early Childhood Education - Butte College
  • Teaching Credential Programs - CSU Chico​

Get Experience Now!

You can get experience in this field in the following ways:​​
  • Babysitting is a great way to start getting experience working with young people. 
  • Work as an assistant or counselor at a nature or summer camp.
  • Tutor other students in subjects you enjoy.
  • Take education-related CTE courses at your local high school, such as Child Development. 
  • Reach out to a business or organization in the career area you are interested in and ask for information on what the job is really like and what type of education or experience is recommended. 

Explore Current Jobs

  • ​​Indeed.com - Search for jobs in your area or state using keywords
  • Google.com - Search for jobs by category, location, employer, etc.

Career Videos

High School Teacher
Education Administrator
Preschool Teacher
Mental Health Counselor

Continue Your Search!

  • ​Explore a library of job descriptions written by real people
  • Watch Career Videos​ to see what jobs might be right for you
  • Explore possible careers at the Career One Stop
  • Explore different Career Clusters 
  • ...And of course, you can always Google It!
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Butte County CTE 

2491 Carmichael Drive, Suite 500   
​Chico, CA 95928
530-879-7462 
email: ​CTE@bcoe.org
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  • Home
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  • Butte County ROP
    • About Butte County ROP
    • ROP Programs >
      • Registered Dental Assistant
      • Medical Assistant
      • Certified Veterinary Assistant
      • Phlebotomy Technician
    • ROP Student Handbook
    • Grievance Form
    • Security and Fire Report
    • Financial Aid
    • Gainful Employment Rates
  • Exploring Careers
    • Career Resources
    • RIASEC Types
    • Virtual Field Trips
    • Careers by Interest Area
    • Career Camps
    • For Schools >
      • Career Planning Presentation
      • Career Exploration Modules
  • State Programs
    • CTE Online
    • DSPT
    • CTE Funding Technical Assistance
  • Learn More
    • News & Updates
    • Career Technical Education >
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