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Experience in the field carries a ton of weight and there are lots of fulfilling careers in Pennsylvania’s education system.

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School districts and individual schools require food & nutrition staff to serve breakfast and lunch to students. Staff can include food service managers, cafeteria workers, and other food related roles.  These roles typically don’t require a college degree, but you may need some certifications like ServSafe. 

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Pass on your expertise and shape the future workforce! Pennsylvania’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs need experienced industry professionals like you to inspire and train the next generation. If you have work experience in fields like agriculture, business, health occupations, marketing, family and consumer sciences, welding, manufacturing, mechatronics, or construction trades, you can become a certified CTE instructor. High schools and Career and Technical Centers are actively seeking skilled professionals, especially in high-demand areas like manufacturing, healthcare and the skilled trades. Explore opportunities to teach or support CTE programs—your knowledge and experience can make a lasting impact. Start your journey today!

Across the Commonwealth, early childhood learning centers are seeking qualified teachers to join a profession that's shaping Pennsylvania's youngest learners. The Pennsylvania Key offers a comprehensive, statewide career development system for practitioners serving children and families in early childhood and school age programs including: child care; early Head Start and Head Start; Early Intervention; public school; and private academic school. Get all the info on what you'll need to get into the classroom. 

School entities are committed to creating a safe learning environment for their staff and students.  To create those safe learning opportunities school entities, employ school security personnel, school police officers, and school resource officers.  Each position requires state mandated training and may require additional requirements depending on the role.  

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In addition to academics, schools play an active role in the health and well-being of students.  Schools hire nurses, BSN’s, RN’s, and LPN’s depending on the needs of the school entity.  Moreover, attending to students’ emotional needs in addition to their academics is a major part of the school environment.  Social workers, therapist, and many other behavioral health related positions are in high demand to assist students in maintaining their social and emotional wellness. 

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School transportation departments are staffed by coordinators, fleet managers, and other office positions, alongside bus drivers and aides. Explore open job opportunities in Pennsylvania education, and learn more about the benefits of bus driving as a career at School Bus Hero.