Education, Human Services, and Counseling Career Community
Education, Human Services and Counseling careers are tied by their desire to help educate, develop, and support individuals and groups throughout different developmental stages in life. These roles support individuals and groups at various stages of life, helping them grow, develop, and overcome challenges. Whether working with children, families, or communities, their work fosters personal growth, well-being, and resilience. With a heart of empathy and an abundant amount of patience, these careers make a lasting impact, helping individuals navigate challenges and reach their full potential.
When you are passionate about teaching and education, it is easy to think that your career options are limited to a classroom. But it turns out, there are plenty of education-related opportunities—and in places you might not expect, like leadership development, technology, and language.
From teachers who work inside classrooms to administrators who oversee an institution’s operations to coaches who provide instruction on the field or stadium floor, there are many types of jobs in education—and learning more about each can help you decide which path is right for you, your interests and career goals.
Teacher certifications allow job seekers to demonstrate their competency as a teacher to employers. However, not all teacher certifications provide the same value for job seekers.
Learn how to discern between surface and empathetic listening and how to communicate more productively using listening loops. Plus, find out how to navigate the three levels of listening: what is said, what is meant, and what is felt.
Organizations that prioritize diversity stand out from the rest. How can you foster diversity while overcoming the challenges that come with it? Learn about the challenges that can arise in diverse working environments and how to support and accommodate the needs of underrepresented groups (URGs).
Whether you are a teacher working on a presentation or a student tackling an assignment, you will need to use images to explain concepts. And while students, educators, and instructional designers do not necessarily need to be Photoshop power users, understanding how to work with the core tools in the powerful image-editing software can both empower individuals and help them produce more compelling images.
Put the "tech" into your teaching. Learn how to use technology to enhance course design, lesson planning, presentations, in-class activities, assessments, and student achievement and engagement.
Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) challenges the standard model of teaching by encouraging a reflection-and-response style of learning. Designed by art educator Philip Yenawine and developmental psychologist Abigail Housen, VTS relies on children's natural ability to observe, using imagery as the starting point for learning. The teacher asks open-ended questions; students reflect and respond. The process has been proven to strengthen critical thinking skills, language development, confidence, and collaboration. Watch VTS at work in three Louisiana schools and find out what alternative teaching methods like these might have in store for America's classrooms.
Interested in pursuing a career in education? Becoming a teacher may be a whole lot easier than you think, especially now, when there is such a high demand for teachers and so many workers are looking for more meaningful and intentional professional opportunities.
Job Boards
Our job listings include opportunities spanning a variety of nonprofits, social-impact businesses, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
Whether you are just starting out or experienced, this is the best place to manage your education career.Access thousands of job openings nationwide.
HigherEdJobs is the leading source for jobs and career information in academia. More colleges and universities trust HigherEdJobs to recruit faculty and administrators than any other source.
Social workers can use these resources to search national job listings and find professional development resources to help you at every stage of your career.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy's job board features a variety of career opportunities in the nonprofit and philanthropy sectors, including fundraising, grantmaking, and nonprofit management. It's perfect for those passionate about social impact and looking to build a career in charitable organizations, foundations, or community development.
Devex is a global platform for career opportunities in international development, featuring jobs in sectors like health, education, humanitarian aid, and sustainability. It's ideal for students and professionals looking to make a positive impact through roles with international organizations, NGOs, and development-focused companies.
Foundation List offers a variety of job opportunities in the nonprofit sector, with listings ranging from entry-level to executive positions in philanthropy, fundraising, and nonprofit management. It's a great resource for those looking to pursue careers in social good and community-driven organizations.
Work for Good is a job board focused on nonprofit careers, offering positions in areas like fundraising, social services, advocacy, and community outreach. It's a great platform for students and professionals eager to build a career dedicated to social impact, offering both entry-level and senior positions in organizations making a difference.
Carney Sandoe & Associates specializes in faculty placement for private and independent schools worldwide, offering roles for educators, administrators, and leadership positions in K-12 education. This site is ideal for those seeking careers in teaching, school administration, or education leadership in the independent school sector.
The National Center for Teacher Residencies (NCTR) connects a network of teacher residency programs across the U.S., offering a rigorous apprenticeship and master's-level education to prepare teachers for district schools. This platform is ideal for those interested in becoming highly trained educators through hands-on classroom experience and advanced coursework, particularly in public school settings.
In addition to joining the Connect UMass Career Community for Education, Human Services and Counseling, there are many other ways you can meet and collaborate with people in these industries.
UMass Registered Student Organizations of Interest
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Education Club
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Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies
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Graduate Social Justice Education
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Alliance for Afro-American Cultural Education
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School Counseling Association
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Center for Education Policy and Advocacy
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Active Minds
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Critical Education Research Collaboration
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Disability Culture Club
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Psi Chi
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BOLTWOOD project
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Stonewall Center
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Student Bridges
Professional Associations
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International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language
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Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Counseling