i do not have a teaching certificate, but i have a bachelors and a masters degree. i want to teach highschool, middle, elementary or lower. can i find a job without a certificate?
2007-02-24 00:57:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
There are areas of teacher shortages in most states. Because of this, many have instituted ways for people to start teaching while they get their certification check out your states university/college system department of education and see if they have internship or partnership programs. You will probably need to pass a test to qualify as a substitute in order to qualify for the program. Here in California it is a Praxis test called CBEST. I went this route so I know it works.
Good Luck,
2007-02-24 03:32:24 · answer #1 · answered by Barbara H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every state that I know of requires teachers to have certification. There are programs in some states for alternative certification which allow you to get certified on the job. Usually this involves an internship with a supervisor. The best place to start looking is the The Department of Education web site for your state. Normally this will contain a link for teacher certification which will give you the information about ways to get certified in that state.
2007-02-24 06:39:47 · answer #2 · answered by fyayldt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Cali you can substitute (even long term).
In the San bernardino area the pay is about $100 per day.
You can get an internship and temporary certification to teach full time if you are enrolled in courses to complete the cert. The pay is good here in Cali, but the pop. is difficult.
2007-02-24 11:35:15 · answer #3 · answered by ladystardonna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the subject you teach, you could get a job teaching in an Independent School or a Christian School. Most independent schools are college prep and prefer to hire people with a Masters or Doctorate in a subject. Christian schools are funded by parent's tuition and don't usually have to follow the strict hiring practices that public schools are subject to. The only problem is that Christian schools don't pay very well and have poor benefits. You'll get better pay and benefits at an Independent School.
The national job database of Independent schools is located on their website: www.nais.org
There are several Christian school job search sites, but the largest number of schools belong to: www.acsi.org
Good luck in your search!
2007-02-24 04:56:45 · answer #4 · answered by Blessed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Independent, private schools do not require state certification in most states. They prefer people with subject area expertise. Learn about them in whatever state you are in through the state independent school association. There is also NAIS, the National Assoc. of Independent Schools. The best employment agency (free to applicants) is Carney Sandoe in Boston. They have national listings. Google for their websites.
2007-02-24 02:41:37 · answer #5 · answered by David S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can teach preschool and in some catholic/private schools. Plus, sometimes you can sub. It isn't that hard to get certified, especially if it interests you. Look at your local state college and see if they have a certification program. And you could work part-time while you're going to school for that.
2007-02-24 07:49:04 · answer #6 · answered by j_mo83 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can teach for 3 years w/o a certificate. mostly city schools will hire you. just get the certificate at night and teach during the day. good luck.
2007-02-24 12:07:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Private tution!
2007-02-24 01:12:28 · answer #8 · answered by no_fool 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states, you can be a substitute teacher.
2007-02-24 01:05:12 · answer #9 · answered by just browsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
preschool, day care , and some parochial schools
2007-02-24 01:05:08 · answer #10 · answered by frippy green 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋