Teaching in Illinois

Jobs for teachers in elementary, middle and secondary schools are projected to increase by 13 percent over the next ten years according to the United States Department of Labor. The job prospects are even better in urban area school districts such as those that exist in Chicago where there will be continued immigration of families with school age children. In addition, within the 872 school districts in the state of Illinois that includes over 5,000 elementary, middle, and secondary schools it is estimated that there will be high rates of retirement for teachers of the baby boom generation that ultimately lead to more jobs for prospective teachers.

Lastly and most importantly is the tremendous impact that teachers have in educating, mentoring, and molding future generations of children as they develop both intellectually and socially in their early stages of formation. Teaching is undoubtedly one of the most noble, selfless, and yet highly rewarding careers that an individual can have.