The field of education requires strong communication, collaboration, problem solving, and multicultural competence—that is, many of the skills you’re developing during your Oberlin education
During the spring ’20 semester, workshops for the Education career community will take place from 9 to 9:50 a.m. on the following Wednesdays and Fridays: 2/12, 2/14, 2/19, 2/21, 2/26, 2/28, 3/4, 3/6, 3/11, 3/13, 3/18, and 3/20.
Possible Paths
While becoming a teacher may be the most obvious form of an educational career, the field is so varied that there are hundreds of different careers that can be accomplished with a basis in education including teaching in-person, online, consulting, administrative, and board member positions.
Education
- College professor
- Grade school teacher
- School administrator
- School librarian
- Superintendent
- Behavior analyst
- School social worker
- Early childhood education
- Educational consultant
Application Process
After you review the available communities and decide which one you would like to join, you must complete the application by January 9, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. If you are offered membership in the career community, you will need to accept or decline the offer by January 23, 2020 at noon.