Is it possible to become a teacher if I only have a GED?

Answer 1

Of course. I know plenty of teachers who obtained their GED and finished college to become one. A GED gives you access to colleges and universities. If you want, start off at a community college and work your way to a four year one. Good job in obtaining your GED!

Answer 2

Certainly! Anything is possible! You have a GED, which is considered the same as a high school diploma! There are International schools looking for persons who can teach english as a second language. Of course you can always continue your education and upgrade! More credits go a long way and also volunteer work.

Answer 3

It may be possible--if you have several years of industry experience in a high demand career field.

Most states still offer "vocational" or "career technical education" (CTE) courses in such areas as auto shop, machine shop, medical/dental assisting, CAD and the like. Such professions do not require a formal education beyond high school and many highly skilled people who work in these fields go on to become great teachers. But all, I believe, must satisfy their state's CTE teacher certification requirements which may include attending training classes during the school year to learn basic elements of teaching, classroom management, school law and the like.

A colleague of mine has a GED but is self-taught in web-design and business software (ran her own business for several years and also works as a web design consultant). She is well respected by our teacher colleagues and the students love her for her practical insights and competencies (the web is HOT with the kids). She is currently finishing her undergrad degree via a reputable online university and this will complement her CTE certification she earned a few years back after completing the 2 year evening CTE certification program in our state--and bump her up on the pay scale ;-)

Answer 4

Not with JUST a GED. If you wanted to go to college and get your teaching degree, the GED wouldn't stand in your way at all.

Answer 5

not with a GED. All you have to do is go to college and get a degree that leads to the teacher certifcation that your looking for (elementary or secondary). Also, you can go to a community college and then transfer to a 4 year college.

Answer 6

yes if you get a degree to be a teacher after you get a ged

Answer 7

you still need a masters degree in most states or a BA but you can get that with a GED. Talk to your local community college advisors.

Or you could always teach something privately.

Answer 8

Probably not. If you want to teach the subject, below high school you need to know how to make a test, read the book, ... all the grade school stuff also. And get the message across without using X-rating terms.
You could say 100% of the population would go to grade school thru Middle School, and 90% to Grade 12. Grade school and pre-school being so critical the person learns to communicate, ask for help, read, write, shower, hygine and cook.