I am currently finishing my BA in Business. I already have my ABA. How hard is it to become a teacher, what do I need to do to get my certificates. How hard is it to find a teaching job. I want to work in the High School. I live in Michigan
2007-03-16 18:02:51 · 6 answers · asked by Jason 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
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2007-03-16 18:13:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the area and what you're certified in. If it's something specific such as business or economy, it might be harder to get a job as a teacher. The highest in demand (at least around here) is bilingual, special ed., science, and math. (About that order, too.) It is difficult to become a teacher--you need to have a fairly high GPA and there's a lot of exams and such to take. However, if you feel that teaching is where you want to be, then you should check it out. It's a rewarding career. If you want to try your hands at it, then try being a voluneteer at a local school and see if it's for you. If it is, then go for it! It takes about two to three more years to get a teaching certification. However, there might be programs around you that can get you through a little faster if you are interested in high school. Personally, I wouldn't trade being a teacher for any other career.
2007-03-17 01:18:29 · answer #2 · answered by April W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be a high school teacher, at least in illinois, you have to have a major in the subject which you will be teaching. YOu also need to take teaching courses. You may already have some of the courses in your subject area. For example, if you wish to teach history, there is a good chance you took some history classes as part of your general education requirements for college which may be able to be applied towards your history major. For most majors, there is a specified course of study which you must follow. I think it would take you about two years.
However, if you would like to teach middle school, it might be a bit easier, as you only need 18 hours in a subject area, not the 32 ( I think) hours required of a major. YOu would still need to go back and take the required teaching courses, but it would probably be a shorter course of study.
Finally, there are some school districts in desperate need for teachers, that will allow you to start teaching in the classrooom while you are preparing to be a teacher with coursework at night. I don't know if this applies to high school teaching. I know this system is in place in Chicago.
Anyway, good luck! Teaching can be very rewarding!
2007-03-17 17:00:21 · answer #3 · answered by LISELDA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe its 6-8 years of schooling depending on which you want to go into, along with you have to student teach before actually getting your degree. It's actually a lot harder than it seems-so I'd be careful and evaluate more, maybe email some of your old teachers and ask what they think
2007-03-17 01:12:28 · answer #4 · answered by tanswmmr89 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is a state specific question. log onto the the website for your state.
2007-03-17 01:10:35 · answer #5 · answered by KitKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you! very worth while profession!
2007-03-17 01:11:38 · answer #6 · answered by snapdragon747 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋