I graduated high school at 16.5 years old and then went into college which started on my 17th birthday?

Question

I was able to get my B.A. in History and High School Education by the time I was 19. I was also able to get my masters by the time I was 20. Now I can't find teaching jobs because I am so young. What do you think about this? Would you let your high school student be taught by someone qualified but only a couple years older?

I am currently still 20.

I can't find a full time job or a subing job.

Answer 1

I started teaching when I was 21.

One of the problems that you may not have anticipated is that some schools are leery of hiring someone with no experience but who has a master's degree. You cost a bunch more money to a district then another person fresh out of college without their master's.

You could always try to be a substitute for awhile in a district so they can get to see you in action without the commitment of hiring you on full time.

Good luck finding a job.

Answer 2

There a lot of young people teaching in public schools. I know some people your age are teaching at the college/university. I would trying being an graduate assistant or a teaching aide. Yes, I would, I have don't have a problem with that. Good Luck!

Answer 3

I substitute taught when I was just shy of 20. So I suppose some school districts would not have a problem. Good luck!

Answer 4

most school districts will allow substitute teaching if you are in college, and since you have a b.a., i don't see why you couldn't sub?!! and that's ridiculous that you can't find a teaching job.

Answer 5

there is a test u have to take to become a teacher then u should be eligible to be a teacher . u deserve it !! If they don't except u then u should talk to the government and tell him ur situation.