Become a Teacher in Rhode Island

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At $53,473^*, Rhode Island was ranked 9^th in the nation for average teacher salaries in 2005. Little Rhode Island has been able to garner big support for public education from its citizens. Perhaps higher salaries for teachers was made easier through higher property taxes made payable by a public that simply has more money than other states. Whatever, it may be, Rhode Island is helping itself create a more prosperous future through support of its system of education.

Future Rhode Island Teachers: Rhode Island has been and will continue to be a great place to begin a career in education. Support has come in the form of increasing salaries and more refined teacher mentoring programs. Stipulations for teachers are hovering around what one would imagine, higher education and better qualifications. Gather information on certification and advanced degree programs that will help propel your career in education.

Current Rhode Island Teachers and Administrators: The demand on experienced teachers and admnistrators seems to keep rising. This can be thought of as oppressive or an opportunity. Career advancement depends greatly on higher education and increasing qualifications. If you are an experienced teacher or administrator in Rhode Island who wishes to create mobility for your career, an ability to be the best educator you can be and also earn a more satisfying salary, Rhode Island's public educational system is making enticing compensation packages for those who earn their Master's degree, PhD or Administrative Credentials from accredited universities.

^* NEA 2005 Stats

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Walden University (Online)
Programs: Teacher Certification, Bachelor's, Master's

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Ashford University (Online)
Programs: Teacher Certification/Licensing, Bachelor's

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Western Governors University (Online)
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"I decided to go to graduate school and earn my Master of Arts in Education because I am inspired by new knowledge. I feel in order to perform my job to the best of my ability, I need to keep up with current practices and trends in the field of education."
- Sara Marvez -- 6th grade science teacher

"Gaining my Masters degree has earned me respect from Administrators and colleagues. Also, my salary has benefitted greatly. The cost of graduate school was paid off in only a couple years."
- Thomas Bjornson -- high school english teacher

"Postgraduate study was a personal goal of mine and completing my Masters degree has given me a great sense of personal satisfaction, it has also increased my efficiency in the classroom and my marketability in the job market."
- Janet O'Reilly -- 8th grade social studies teacher

"I found my online courses efficient and friendly. I had a desire to go to graduate school, but I didn't want to go through the nonsense of another undergraduate degree, bumping shoulders with students a third my age who have very little understanding of real life or the benefits of real knowledge. A friend recommended online education and I haven't looked back since.

At the age of 53, I love my job more than ever. I get so much satisfaction knowing that many of my students respect me for what I do as a teacher.

I am able to face any sort of situation that arises in my classroom with complete confidence."
- Jonathan Lloyd -- high school chemistry teacher

*Teacher Salary Information For 2008—2009

Average Beginning Teacher Salary:
$31,753 Average Teacher Salary: $47,602 Average Administrator Salary:
$77,740 Elementary School Principals:
$82,414 Middle School Principals:
$87,866High School Principals:
$92,965
On average, teachers with masters degrees will earn $8,000 to $10,000 more each year than those with only a bachelors degree.

Consequently, in order to attain a position as an administrator, a masters, PhD or Ed D. is required.

On average, Administrators will earn around $30,000 more each year than their hard working, teacher cohorts!