Education Career Paths
Welcome to the Education Career Interest Page! Explore industry-specific jobs and internships, access helpful videos and articles, and participate in virtual experiences—all to help you learn about the profession, build valuable skills, and prepare for a successful career.
Discover the wide range of career paths and specialties within education, and use the resources on this page to explore opportunities that match your interests and goals.
School educators instruct learners of all ages from early childhood through adult learners.
Sample Job Titles: Early Childhood Educator, Elementary Education Teacher, Middle School Teacher, High School Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Activities Director, Assistant Principal, Principal, Instructional Designer, Curriculum Coordinator Superintendent
Elementary Education Sample Resume
Secondary Education Sample Resume
Education Current Student Teaching Sample Resume
Student Organizations: CSS Education Association
Professional Organizations: Education Minnesota
In addition to Handshake, search for opportunities at: Minnesota School Jobs, EdPost, Minnesota Association of School Administrators
Jobs in higher education include roles at universities, colleges, and community or technical colleges. Positions often require a Bachelors degree, Masters degree, or PhD.
Sample Job Titles: Admission Counselor, Accessibility Resources Coordinator, Career Specialist, Academic Advisor, Financial Aid Director, Professor, Dean/Assistant Vice President/Vice President
In addition to Handshake, search for opportunities at: Higher Ed Jobs
Educational Studies is a non-licensure program providing foundational skills that focus on developing and applying teaching and learning practices in a variety of settings.
Educational studies majors have a diverse selection of career fields from which to choose. These may include the following:
- Corporate training and development
- Mentoring and coaching
- Youth program directors
- Early childhood education and program administration
- Alternative education
- Career service professionals
- Religious education
- Mission work
- Preparation for advanced study in other fields
Educational Studies Schema (2025-26 catalog)
Librarians and library media specialists work in both private and public sectors such as local government, education, and museums. Most librarian jobs require a master’s degree.
Sample Job Titles: Librarian, Media Specialist, Reference Librarian
Professional Organization: American Library Association (ALA)
ALA Accredited Master’s Program List, Library and Information Science
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