I graduate last year with a BS in Mechanical Engieering. I really enjoy the engineering in college, but i also equally enjoyed working as a resident advisor. Right now I have no idea if I want to stay with engieering or really go into teaching. In another class we discussed whether or not teaching is considered a profession, when compared to other areas such as medicine or law. Topics such as licensure, money, and accountability came up.
Teaching is very much a profession.
Teachers are required to gain licensure, take tests, and be continually educated. Teaching is a profession that one must improve on every year.