Education Career Outlook

"A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops." (Henry Brooks Adams, 1838 - 1918)

Do you enjoy spending extended time with children? Do you like to think of creative ways of communicating with children? Would you enjoy being a team player with other teachers in your grade/department? Then Education may be the field for you!

SCC supports two careers in the field of Education - certified teachers and paraprofessional educators (individuals who are in classrooms as support for certified teachers). To be certified, you need a 4-year degree from a Professional Education program and a teaching certificate from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The SCC Education Program and AAS degree prepare you for successful transfer to a 4-year school for the completion of your preparation.

In addition, SCC offers a 60-credit-hour AAS degree for paraprofessionals. Although the degree includes some courses that will transfer to 4-year schools, the degree is designed as a terminal degree for individuals who plan to have a career as a paraprofessional.

Because SCC serves a rapidly growing region, the outlook for career opportunities in Education is optimistic. For the next few years, the school districts near St. Charles Community College will collectively be hiring almost 300 teachers and 150 paraprofessional educators each year.