My dream job is to be a high school science teacher who inspires curiosity, critical thinking and practical problem solving in students.
Some well-known educators and advocates who embody this role are Maria Montessori, Jaime Escalante and Salman Khan; locally, respected classroom teachers and science outreach coordinators also represent this profession.
Yes — I personally know a few teachers: a former high school physics teacher who ignited my interest in experiments and a cousin who teaches biology and runs after‑school lab clubs.
Typical work details and duties: plan and deliver lessons that balance theory and hands‑on activities; design and supervise lab experiments; assess student progress and give constructive feedback; develop curricula aligned with standards; communicate with parents and colleagues; mentor students and run extracurricular science clubs; continually update my subject knowledge and teaching methods.
Spiritually I hope to gain a sense of purpose, connection and service: seeing students grow, overcoming their fears of failure, and helping them find curiosity and confidence brings deep meaning and satisfaction beyond material rewards.
Money affects my career choice mainly as a practical constraint: it determines where I can live, what resources I can provide for my classroom, and whether I can afford additional training. Financial stability is important, but it would not outweigh the value I place on meaningful daily work.
If money weren’t a problem, I would prefer to found and run a community learning center that offers free, hands‑on science education and mentoring to underserved youth, combining teaching with outreach, curriculum development and educational research.