I have a degree in Classics and I loved sub-ing and tutoring, but I'm worried about there not being a job opening for me. What's the market look like?
2006-07-25 15:52:43 · 10 answers · asked by Bob B 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
It's tight, but there are still places and jobs. I know that the Latin teachers' organization has a listserv or two, although I don't know the website. I wouldn't be surprised if they have a job board as well, and I know on the teachers' listservs that I am on, we post job openings that we know about, so before you go for your teaching certificate, you might join such a listserv and ask.
You can probably join FLteach at www.cortland.edu/flteach and ask there for a link to a Latin teachers' list.
2006-07-26 01:32:22 · answer #1 · answered by frauholzer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be prepared to relocated frequently as school programs change. If you have a Masters or Doctorate, you could teach Latin in a university or college, where they are more likely to have a program. Unfortunately, high school students can rarely use Latin as a university-entrance requirement, so they're not likely to enroll and schools aren't likely to offer the program. Alternately, see which of your Classics credits could count towards a degree in History. If you get a degree in History plus a few Geography credits, you can work as a Social Studies teacher.
2006-07-25 17:38:16 · answer #2 · answered by Jetgirly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most public schools are dropping Latin. Even some of the best have given it up. I would do some research as to the availability of jobs in that field.
2006-07-25 16:37:48 · answer #3 · answered by wolfmusic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last I heard Latin was becoming a popular high school subject. I took it in high school and it was a lot of fun. My Latin magister was one of my favorites. Why not give it a try? Ad astra per aspera.
2006-07-25 15:58:02 · answer #4 · answered by monkey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they still teach it, go for it!!!! If you love it and are good at it, it's a yes!!!! Please say you are good at Latin, because I am going to be a Spanish teacher and some of the other students going for the same.....well let's say they should still be in Spanish I
2006-07-26 18:27:17 · answer #5 · answered by hambone1985 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should do what is in your heart to do. An opening will come about when there is a need for a good teach. Make sure your it (good). Stay where you can do your best for the students.
2006-07-25 15:56:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What High school student will register if available. You're better off teaching French or Spanish.. at least your student can go to Canada or Mexico to use it.
2006-07-25 15:57:39 · answer #7 · answered by RunSueRun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't teach Latin anymore. Not even to priests
2006-07-25 15:56:30 · answer #8 · answered by ML 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally depends on you.
2006-07-25 15:58:44 · answer #9 · answered by arveen paria arasuk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it (if u love it).
2006-07-25 16:44:36 · answer #10 · answered by Life Is Great 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋