I have a BA but not in teaching, what should i do or are there certification programs for teaching in NYC?

Question

I just finished College last semester and have my BA in communications but I have been thinking about becoming an elementary school teacher for a while. Do I have to go back as a second degree student for another BA? Or are there certifications programs in NYC? I know that for a Masters, I’ll need some education credits but I only took one education class when I went to College... I tried searching to see what the best thing to do is but I can't find the answers I’m looking for. Links would also be helpful or a list of good education schools would be great. Oh and I already know about the NYC teaching fellows but I want to know of other alternatives. And yes, I am aware that teaching is a very demanding job but it’s what I want to do, maybe even becoming a sub, but I don’t know the requirements for that? Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

To be a qualified teacher, one will be required to have achieved certain credentials. The credential requirements will differ from state to state as different state will have their own set of teaching credential requirements. Generally there are some basic credentials which are required before one is able to teach in a proper institution, they are; Single Subject Credential, Education Specialist Credential, and Multiple Subject Credential. These are the fundamental requirements for all states. On top of the list given, different states might have other types of teaching credentials they are looking for.



A Multiple Subject Credential will enable the applicant to apply for a teaching position in a grade school teaching environment. Where they will be given the power to teach inside a classroom in which one teacher handles different subjects, academic or otherwise.



As for teachers holding the Single Subject Teaching Credentials, they will be given the opportunity to teach the subject of their specialty. This is applicable to both high school and junior high school students, and anywhere else that follows a departmentalized form of instruction.

For more info on getting a teaching certification, you can visit this site : http://teaching.mygeneralknowledge.com/Articles/How_to_Get_the_Required_Teaching_Credentials.php

Answer 2

I taught middle school math for two years, although my degrees are in computer science. While I'm in Colorado, I can tell you what it's like here; a quick Google search shows that New York has a similar program (see source).

The "traditional" path to teaching is a degree in education, cumulating in a teaching license. People with a license are always hired first; if you are not licensed, the schools will not even look at you unless they can't find anybody else. (The exception is charter schools, which are more willing to hire highly qualified but unlicensed teachers). If there is an unmet need, then the state may issue emergency licenses. There are also "alternative" programs, in which you skip the vast majority of teacher ed and jump right into teaching. I'm aware of two in Colorado: the alternative licensure program, where you obtain your license in one year while teaching, and the Teacher in Residence program, where you get your license in two years while teaching (taking classes the first year, finishing your portfolio the second). In both cases, you are granted a temporary license for the duration of the program, after which you have earned a standard license.

Note that these programs are the most difficult way to become a teacher; you basically squeeze four years worth of learning into one year, while working full time. If you do decide to teach, I highly recommend reading Harry Wong and Fred Jones' books before you start. (Again, see sources). Get the videos too, if you can - they're expensive but your local library might have them, and they're very good.

Answer 3

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