I graduated in December with my bacheolor's in chemical engineering. Now I am beginning to realize I might really prefer being a teacher. I think I would prefer junior high or older kids. What would I have to do to get certified, get experience, and get hired?
2006-06-26 10:56:09 · 10 answers · asked by manda 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Go to the local university and see what they have for a teacher credential/license program. Take that program (probably a single subject focus) and when you finish, you have a license to teach a single subject class in a middle or high school.
2006-06-26 11:02:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As far as getting experience and getting hired, it's best to sub for awhile. Not only does this get you experience, you will get to see if this is really what you want to do. Some districts also have full time tutors, and in my district, a BA or BS in the subject is all that is required. I won't sugar coat this, subbing is not for the weak. But if you do well, it gets noticed and you have a better chance of getting hired. Depending on the state you should be able to sub with a BA or BS.
2006-06-26 21:06:46 · answer #2 · answered by angeltil1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what state you want to teach in. Some states are so hard up for science teachers they might let you teach under a conditional contract by just taking a test. The best thing I can tell you to do is go to the School Board's website for the state you want to teach in and see what their requirements are or call a local principal.
2006-06-26 18:37:38 · answer #3 · answered by Paul H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go back to school and get certified. You won't need to take any other classes other than those in the field of education to do elementary ed. If you go secondary ed., you may need to find a subject area which may recquire aditional schooling. The first thing I would do is check with the school's eduaction dept. and talk to a counselor. Good Luck!
2006-06-26 19:22:24 · answer #4 · answered by BrickHouse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did the same thing through WGU www.wgu.edu After I finished the post-bac I decided to finish my masters in Education. They were ranked #1 for an online degree by the New York Times last year. It's not easy, but you will learn everything you need to be confident in the classroom.
2006-06-26 19:50:00 · answer #5 · answered by trptlps 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to go back to school to get your bachelor's in Secondary education (older students). You're better off though going for a Master's because you would have a better chance at a job. Education is a tough market to get into depending on where you live and work.
2006-06-26 18:01:46 · answer #6 · answered by Rachel B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends upon the state in which you want to teach. Check the state's Department of Education website for requirements for licensing. Also, consider teaching in a charter school, as they are not always subject to the same regulations and you may not need to be licensed.
2006-06-26 18:03:42 · answer #7 · answered by Blackacre 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go back to school to get certified. Most states have a "fast-track" program for people who already have a degree. Check with your local school district. They may even pay for it if you agree to teach for X number of years for them.
2006-06-26 18:01:33 · answer #8 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go back to school or get a master a become a professor. Good luck.
2006-06-26 18:00:25 · answer #9 · answered by richie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
got back and get ure teaching cred. usually 1.5-2 years more after ure BA.
2006-06-26 19:01:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋