Are you thinking about becoming a teacher? If so, you might be wondering whether it’s really the career for you. After all, there is no doubt that it is truly challenging, and it is not something that everyone can do. It takes patience and understanding as well as knowledge. Being a teacher is a big responsibility; without teachers, there would be no other careers either. Yet despite the challenges and the responsibility, which at times might feel overwhelming, for many, teaching is the best job in the world. Here are some of the reasons why becoming a teacher is so wonderful. 

A Varied Job

If you want a job that won’t allow for any form of boredom, teaching is something to think about. No two days are the same, and although you’ll have a lesson plan and a structure to stick to, when you walk into your classroom in the morning, you’ll never really know where the day will take you. One day you might download worksheets for your class about the parts of a musical instrument in the morning, and by the afternoon, you might have taught a group of children how to learn the nine times table. 

This is exciting and exhilarating, and it makes going to work something to look forward to. Some people love the comfort and security of doing the same few tasks over and over, but for those looking for something more varied, teaching will work well. 

You Never Stop Learning

Despite being hugely knowledgeable, of course, teachers don’t know everything about every subject. Therefore, there is always the chance to continue learning as you teach. One of your students might ask a question that you had never considered before, and that will give you the chance to carry out research and learn about it so that you can give an answer and then maybe even discuss it with your class. Or perhaps you’ll come across a new piece of information when planning your lesson for the week, and that could lead you to change your plans and teach this new idea instead. 

As well as this, you’ll always have the option to have more training, and that is especially important if new government guidelines are introduced or if the curriculum changes in any way. 

You’ll Make a Difference

Something that can really make teaching the best job in the world is that you are actively making a difference in children’s lives, now and in the future. Unlike in many other jobs where you don’t see the impact of what you are doing, when you’re a teacher, you can see the changes you are making to your students on a daily basis. When you see that a child understands what you have taught them and can apply it confidently to their work, you’ll feel pride and happiness. This feeling won’t go away as the years pass either; children are all different, and each one will work in their own way, so their ability to understand the time it takes will change, giving you even more variety. 

Transferable Skills

Training to become a teacher in one country means that you can teach in almost any country in the world. Adding traveling to your teaching career can make it even more exciting. You might choose to teach English as a specific, specialized subject, or you might choose something more hands-on such as art or music. Whatever you choose, you can find somewhere that will need your skills. Remember that you may need additional qualifications to work in some countries or teach certain subjects there, and if that is the case, you will need to invest in getting these qualifications before you go. 

Once you have the qualifications and skills you need, you can apply for jobs abroad and explore the world as you continue to teach. 

Good Family Life

If you’re a teacher, you will be working about the same hours as your child is in school, and you’ll have vacation time with them. This will save you a lot of money in childcare, especially if your children attend the same school as the one you teach at, and it offers a better work-life balance than many other jobs. Of course, the teacher’s day doesn’t end when they leave the classroom, and you will need to work at home marking books or creating new lesson plans, but in general, having the same schedule as your kids is always going to make life a lot easier. 

Remember that teachers are still paid during the school vacations throughout the year, even during the long summer break. This is a definite bonus and something that many people are keen on when they start teaching. 

Job Security

The world will always need teachers, and even though many jobs are slowly but surely being replaced by technology and artificial intelligence, it seems highly unlikely that teaching will fall into this category. Although a computer might be able to offer the facts needed for children to learn, it is the human factor of compassion and understanding that makes teaching different. Children would probably not enjoy school as much if they had to attend there just to sit in front of some kind of robot or computer screen with no additional human interaction. This is why teaching is so important and so special. Teachers can help children enjoy learning. 

On top of that, once you have your teaching qualifications and experience, you can go on to do many other things such as becoming a guidance counselor or social worker, if you decide that teaching is no longer what you want to do. 

Teaching Is a Social Job

When you’re a teacher you will always be surrounded by people, whether they are students or other staff members. You can enjoy their company and unwind during breaks by having a chat, and this can make a big difference to how much you enjoy your job and even your health. Those who work with other people and have a lot of human interaction are often healthier than those who work alone. They’re happier too, and having a lot of friends is a positive thing in life.