I want to become a high school teacher?

Question

As of right now i am a medical assistant but looking into becoming a teacher. I dont have a degree in any subject and i just graduated high school. So i was looking for some assistance about where i can get in depth information about educational pathway and the requirments. Thanz

Answer 1

No you don't...

Anywho... if you've really decided you want to teach high school it's really just going to be up to you to decide what school you want to go to. Every school and every state has a different requirement for what it takes to become a teacher and to be licensed as a teacher. To this end I would strongly encourage you to go to school in a college in the state you want to teach, because just because you are trained to teach inone state does not automatically mean another state will recognize you as a qualified teacher. You might have to take additional classes or additional tests especially with all the havoc that is being cause by the No Child Left Behind Act. Anyway, just remember that if you do decide to teach you will be under-appreciated, under-paid, and the harder you try to make a difference the more people you will upset. But at the end of the day, you will make a difference even if to only one or two children. So it really is give and take, you need to make 100% sure that all the crap and the low pay is worth it to you for the chance to impact the future of the country. Good luck and best wishes!

Answer 2

To become qualified to teach high school, you must attain a Bachelor's degree in education and/ or in the field you are interested in teaching....like math, science, etc... Although technically a "4-year degree", few people are able to finish the degree requirements including a semester of student teaching wtihin that time frame. Call or visit a local college and someone will send you more details about the program you are interested in. Good Luck! I have been teaching for 13 years and love it more each year! It's a wonderful career.

Answer 3

to be a high school teacher is more like being a normal major. You pick a major (one that would be taught in H.S such as Spanish, math, etc). You do your school's requirements for that major. The difference is that you must also take some education classes. It depends on your school, but mostly which state you live in. In Illinois you must take 3 tests: basic skills, content test, and something I can't remember. The basic skills is just to make sure you, the teacher, can do basic math problems and read and write. The content test makes sure you know your subject area (Spanish, math, etc) The last one makes sure you know how to handle the classroom (management, lesson plans (I believe)). Also depending on the state you will have to observe in a classroom and do student teaching. It really is harder than it looks to be a teacher, but it is so rewarding.

Answer 4

You need type in like on Yahoo teacher certification for whatever State you live in. Warning...The state of Texas is a very hard State to get certified in. Different States have different requirements. I think most states require a degree at least. Just check on it.

Answer 5

I have been teaching for 6 years now. I would suggest you visit your local university and inquire about their degree program. You do have to have a 4 year degree and to teach HS you also need to be qualified in a specific subject area. Visit your state website also for information.
Good Luck!

Answer 6

Jobs in teaching are hard to get unless you are in Math or Science. There's alot of competition for what jobs are out there.

But if you stay in healthcare, even if you upgrade to nursing, the job outlook is really good. There's a growing need for healthcare professionals.

Answer 7

Brian D said it all. Don't think I can add to it except to really think it through. Things are really changing in education and not always for the better.