1. I Want To Be a Family and Consumer Science Teacher

2. Description of Career:
A Family and Consumer Science teacher :
Helps students learn how to maintain a home, manage household finances and take care of children.
They teach courses in middle and high school including food preparation, nutrition, clothing construction, interior design, and child care and development.

3. High School Preparation:
Fashion 1 & 2
Introduction to Drawing
Fashion Illustration
Interior Design
Child Care & Development
Nutrition
Psychology
Computer Applications
Personal Finance

4. Formal Education: Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Student Teaching
State License
Teaching Certificate

5. Related Careers: Fashion Designer Pattern maker Clothing Buyer Chef
Nutritionist
Dietician
Child Care Provider
Interior Designer

6. A beginning teacher Can earn between
Average Salary
A beginning teacher Can earn between
$40,000 and $50,000

7. Job Outlook:
From , only 500 job opportunities will increase in middle schools, while 9,600 job opportunities will open for high school Family and Consumer Science teachers.
Source: Degree Directory.com

8. Becoming a Family and Consumer Science Teacher
By:
Mrs. barresi