is it possible with no qualifications???

Question

is it possible to become a nursery teacher with no qualifications? i'd love to do it but fear i would already need to have a degree under my belt. i'm 27 and have just an unimpressive gnvq in an unrelated subject to my name!!! is there a glimmer of hope?

i understand that i will need to b qualified at some point but i wondered if it was possible to do on the job training or do i need it before hand?

Answer 1

There's probably hope, but you have to have a resume that will backup that you have, or can, work with young children and be responsible for them. It would be easier with qualifications, so I'd suggest working at a daycare or as a substitute teacher at an elementary school, or maybe even a nursery teacher's aid for a while to build up your resume.

Good luck!

xoxoKylie

Answer 2

The answer is NO, especially since the passage of the No Child Left Behind Act. Those qualifications vary from state to state, but you do need something.

For example, where I live, I am able to and do teach on the college level, but in order for me to teach public school, I need to go back to school for additional training.

For most states, the qualifications involves simply having a certain number of ECE (early childhood education) credits under your belt. How many credits? Generally between 9 and 15.

Answer 3

You could apply to be a teaching assistant which is in effect an unqualified teacher.

You would have to take first aid courses, but most of the time these type of courses are offered through the school.

Being a teaching assistant also gives YOU he opportunity to see if this is just a fantasy that you want to teach and see is the reality is actually a bloody nightmare!

Apply - what do you have to loose?

Answer 4

yes you can
i had no quilifications and i went to the local collage and enrolled in diploma in child care and education course, they do a certificate in child care and education as well

when you enrol you will do a short exam to find out what level you will be suited to have a look at the link in may help you decide

the diploma is for 2 years and the certificate is for 1 year

dont worry about your age when i did my course there where quite a few mature people who were there to one of then was 51 so dont be frightend,

i think you have guts to want to better yourself

good luck

Answer 5

of course there is...i am yr age n have just finished a two year course at college, in something i never dreamed possible...i am now on my way to uni, and i left school with no formal qualifications, and then had two kids who ihave brought up on my own...anything is possible...u could always do a cache diploma in childcare, which would require u to do voluntary work as a teaching assistant at a school...u r NEVER too old to achieve yr dream...I hope i can inspire you and give you some hope...GO FOR IT!!!!

Answer 6

Personality wins over Education .... ha ha ha ha ha that could only be said by an idiot. I hope the pilot that takes you on holiday was trained professional and not a great fella who got a round in a few times..... **** ! What job do you do shelf stacking boy

Answer 7

without teaching & experience no! but you can do nvq courses in 2/3 yrs & you can be teaching assistants, playgroup/school leaders. but to teach you'll need nore qualifications, alot of experience police check etc, personality won't get you that job but experience will! it is do-able good luck!
P.S i trained while working in a primary school, had to be employed by school & i trained through ELWA.

Answer 8

I was a preschool teacher with no degree. Once I got the job, they paid for my to take first aid classes and classes on spotting child abuse. Good Luck

Answer 9

yeah, just need to get to know the right people, don't think you actually need any qualifications. My mum became a nursery teacher at 45 with just two O-Levels to her name.

So just go for it

Answer 10

Am sure ud be able to do nursery teachin. U should check local colleges to see if they do suitable courses.