Overview of Education Careers
Education careers focus on facilitating learning and helping people of all ages and abilities to expand their knowledge, skills, and interests.
From elementary through high school, school counselors work with students and their families, school staff, and the community to create an environment that promotes academic success and positive social interaction.
Get details on the salary and job security of these Education careers:
Get Career Ready for Education
Find out what it takes to land a career in Education
Earn a Degree
To work in the field of Education, it is recommended to have a strong background in curriculum design, differentiated instruction, and human development. Majors, minors, and degree information can be found in the Mason catalog.
In addition to your degree, earning state licensure can increase your employment options in the field of Education.
- Virginia Teaching Licensure Information
- Maryland Teaching Licensure Information
- Washington DC Teaching Licensure Information
Other useful certifications:
Gain Experiences
Employers expect at least six to twelve months of related experience to be competitive for full-time positions.
Gain experience while you are a student at Mason
Volunteer
Tutoring
Internships/Jobs
Private Schools
Local Public Schools
- Alexandria City Public Schools
- Arlington County Public Schools
- District of Columbia Public Schools
- Fairfax County Public Schools
- Falls Church City Public Schools
- Loudoun County Public Schools
- Manassas City Public Schools
- Manassas Park City Schools
- Prince William County Public Schools
Higher Education
- HigherEdJobs
- George Mason University
- Northern Virginia Community College
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
Additional Opportunities
Post Graduate Experiential Learning
Mason's Education Recruitment Day includes a career fair and same-day interviews and is held every March on the Fairfax Campus.
Market Yourself
It is important for you to be able to clearly communicate the knowledge, skills, and experiences you have gained in and outside of the classroom.
Below are top ways to showcase your qualifications to Education employers:
Portfolios
Watch these useful videos on creating a teaching portfolio to showcase your relevant skills and experiences:
- How to Create a Teaching Portfolio (Physical & Digital Versions)
- Creating a Digital Teaching Portfolio
Read this article to learn how to convert your LinkedIn profile into an online portfolio:
Resume
Career Ready
Career ready Mason grads have gone on to work for Education employers, such as:
George Mason University |
Fairfax County Public Schools |
Loudoun County Public Schools |
Prince William County Public Schools |
Northern Virginia Community College |
Arlington County Public Schools |
District of Columbia Public Schools |
Alexandria City Public Schools |
Join the Education community
Get involved with academic and professional societies to grow your network while you're still a student.
Professional Associations
- National Education Association
- American Federation of Teachers
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- Council for Exceptional Children
- American School Counselors Association
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
- Association of American Educators
- Association for Middle Level Education
- National Association for Gifted Children
- TESOL International Association