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As you apply to graduate school to earn a master's degree or PhD in elementary education, put some thought into what kind of job you'd like to get after graduation. Your advanced degree can be used for more than just classroom teaching—although that's a wonderful job, too.

Public and Private School Elementary Education Teachers

The most obvious job you can get with an advanced degree in elementary education is teaching. Teachers have a significant impact on learning and social development, and as a teacher you'd be working hands-on with kids in a fulfilling career.

Your master's of education qualifies you to be a leader in your school district. You may even want to look into education administration—with your background, you'd be highly qualified to design curriculum, meet school district goals, and improve educational quality.

Unusual Jobs for Masters of Elementary Education

Now for the unusual jobs you may not have considered when you were working on your bachelor's degree in elementary education:

Camp director. Wouldn't it be fun to work with kids in a camp atmosphere? Outdoor activities are a great opportunity to teach elementary-age children without them even knowing it. In warm-weather states, this could be a year-round job.

Politician or legislative branch worker. The government is constantly updating education policies and most legislators don't have expert knowledge of school systems and child development. You will when you've graduated with your master's of elementary education. You could make a significant difference!

Non-profit organizations. Any non-profit organization that has kids at the center of its mission could use qualified directors and staff members. Larger non-profits have competitive pay compared to school systems—sometimes even better salaries.

Corporate public relations. Ever wondered how toy manufacturers, advertising firms, publishing houses, and so on make decisions regarding what they'll offer to kids? They tap into people with the right training. With a graduate degree in elementary education, you could become a department head or corporate executive in charge of balancing profit with education.

Read up on "Salary Information for Elementary School Teachers", or explore coursework for "Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programs in Elementary Education".

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