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

Intro Video

NEW: 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

Career and Occupation Information

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

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