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Teachers, what is the best way to decide which grade level to teach?

As a high school senior who is going to university as an elementary education major next year, I'm hoping for some advice on how to decide which grade level will fit me best. I love young children and their imaginations, but I also like reading analysis and think teaching comprehension to slightly older kids would be enjoyable. In your experience, is it more important to teach an age you prefer or material that interests you? I know I would like doing both, but I'm wondering which factor has a bigger influence on overall job satisfaction. Thank you!

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Mariah;

You will find your best fit, as you progress through your educational journey. As high school is sometimes more specialized teaching, maybe you decide you really one to focus more on English, Math, History, etc..... Or maybe while you intern you realize that 3rd and 4th graders are more excited about learning and you can help prepare them for middle school, that is where your passion is. Yet again you may like the challenge and curiosity of those middle schoolers stretching to have a little more independence and growing their individual personalities.

Focus on those objectives right in front of you for now. This question will remain in the background until it is time to figure the next step out.
Thank you comment icon Your advice was so helpful! Mariah
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