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Teaching and Counseling Careers

Overview

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. ​
TOP RIASEC Category: Social
CTE Industry Sector: Education, Child Development and Family Services

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Career and Occupation Information

Associate 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

More Careers to Explore
  • Education and Training careers
  • Top Jobs for Helping People​​
  • Careers in Public Service

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. 

Career Videos

High School Teacher
Preschool Teacher
Mental Health Counselor
Human Services Careers
Education Administrator

Even More: Career Ideas based on RIASEC Score 

  • Realistic: Physical Education Teacher, Laboratory Technician (Education), Vocational Trainer, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher, School Maintenance Supervisor
  • Investigative: Educational Researcher, Curriculum Developer, Science Teacher, Math Teacher, Special Education Evaluator
  • Artistic: Art Teacher, Drama Teacher, Music Teacher, Creative Writing Instructor, Dance Instructor
  • Social: School Counselor, Special Education Teacher, Social Studies Teacher, School Psychologist, ESL Teacher
  • Enterprising: Educational Administrator, Principal, School Superintendent, Educational Policy Maker, School Board Member
  • Conventional: School Administrator, Educational Program Evaluator, Academic Advisor, Registrar, Instructional Coordinator
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Butte County CTE 

2491 Carmichael Drive, Suite 100   
​Chico, CA 95928
Hours: ​8:30am - 4:00pm
​(closed from 1-1:30pm for lunch)

530-879-7462 
​email: ​[email protected]
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  • Home
  • For Students
    • Our Programs
    • Program Calendar
    • Student Handbooks
    • Student Learner Outcomes
    • Community Classroom
    • Information Release Opt-Out Form
    • Student Records
    • Career Services
    • Mental Health Resources
    • COVID Resources
    • Emergency Resources
    • Constitution Day
    • Voter Registration
    • Orbund
    • Exit Survey
  • Butte County ROP
    • About Butte County ROP
    • ROP Programs
    • Apply
    • Grievance Procedure
    • Security and Fire Report
    • Financial Aid >
      • Net Price Calculator
      • Professional Judgment Policy
      • Financial Aid Reports - IPEDS
    • Gainful Employment Rates
    • CARES
    • Accreditation
  • Our Services
    • CTE Professional Development
    • CTE Funding Technical Assistance
    • DSPT
  • Apprenticeship
    • Dental Assistant Apprenticeship
  • Career Exploration
    • Start Exploring Careers
    • Career Day
    • Summer Career Camps
    • Career Exploration for Schools >
      • Career Exploration Module
      • Career Planning Presentation
      • Program Tours
  • Learn More
    • Our Staff
    • News & Updates
    • About Butte County CTE
    • CTE Resources >
      • Career Technical Education
      • CTE Resources K-8
      • Butte County Schools - CTE
      • CDE Resources
    • Local Schools & Partners
    • Our Success Stories
    • Mailing List
    • Contact Us
    • Staff Forms