Butte County CTE - Career Technical Education
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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!
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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

  • Click on "Find Local Training" inside the "Typical Education" box  for all CareerOneStop links
  • ​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. 

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!

Explore Current Jobs

  • Search jobs at K-12 schools sites on EdJoin​
  • Search for Jobs by Career Area - CSU Chico list of Online Job Posting Sites
  • Hot Jobs listed by the CSU, Chico Career Center 
  • ​​Indeed.com - Search for jobs in your area or state using keywords
  • Google.com - Search for jobs by category, location, employer, etc.
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​Chico, CA 95928
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​(closed from 1-1:30pm for lunch)

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  • Home
  • For Students
    • Our Programs
    • CTE Student Handbook
    • Grievance Form
    • Information Release Opt-Out Form
    • Career Services
    • Orbund
    • COVID Resources
  • Butte County ROP
    • About Butte County ROP
    • ROP Programs >
      • Medical Assistant
      • Registered Dental Assistant
      • Certified Veterinary Assistant
      • Phlebotomy Technician
    • Apply
    • ROP Student Handbook
    • Grievance Form
    • Security and Fire Report
    • Financial Aid >
      • Net Price Calculator
    • Gainful Employment Rates
    • CARES
    • COE Self Study
  • Career Exploration
    • Start Exploring Careers
    • Career Camps
    • Career Exploration for Schools >
      • Career Planning Presentation
      • Career Exploration Modules
  • Our Services
    • CTE Professional Development
    • CTE Funding Technical Assistance
    • DSPT
  • CTE Resources
    • Career Technical Education
    • CTE Resources K-8
    • Butte County Schools - CTE
    • CDE Resources
  • Learn More
    • About Butte County CTE
    • News & Updates
    • Local Schools & Partners
    • Our Success Stories
    • Mailing List
    • Contact Us
    • Staff Forms