Often, students look up to teachers as role models. A person should not teach if they are not going to act as positive role models for children. I knew, even in the first grade, that I would never be a teacher like she was. I do not want students to be forced to have a teacher like that. Another reason I feel like teaching is the job for me because children seem to love being around me and I love having them around.
Teaching is a job that has many rewards.
Intrinsically, teachers seem to feel a sense of satisfaction if a student that they have taught does well. I think it would boost my own self-esteem if I knew I helped someone learn something new. Extrinsically, seeing students achieve their goals would be a big reward. Another reward would be to hear students talk of their teacher in a positive manner. Also, helping students get excited about learning seems exciting.