2007-03-19 12:19:11 · 6 answers · asked by shorty 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
It depends on the state. I believe that according to NCLB, you have to have 60 hours of college credit to work in a school in an educational manner. If you are planning on being a teacher, then helping as a teachers aid is a great way to start! Good luck and have fun!
2007-03-19 12:24:21 · answer #1 · answered by chapel_bluff 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not only do qualifications differ from state to state, so do the type of teacher's aides there are.
I know in Florida, there are at least three types of teacher's aides.
The highest level--and more pay--can be left alone with students. Typically, the In-School Suspension position is filled with a high level teacher's aide.
Others can work temporarily alone under a classroom teacher's direction. Like a Media Center Aide or Special Ed Aide.
Finally, the lowest level--I know--works with the teacher at all times. Like a P.E. Assistant.
Certainly, the top levels can fill lower level positions as well. The biggest difference is $$$.
Moreover, the higher the level, the more qualifications needed.
I know you DO NOT need to have a teaching degree to be a teacher's aide in Florida or Ohio.
Good Luck....
2007-03-19 20:09:29 · answer #2 · answered by Teacher Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not counting reading specialist etc
no in many states but in some states there is enough competition that the aids have teaching degrees.
other cases an aid is often a mom with an empty nest who may have no college degree at all.
2007-03-19 20:43:05 · answer #3 · answered by smartass_yankee_tom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state like many have stated before, but it also depends on the definition of "teacher's aide."
In Missouri, many district's have "IA's" or instructional assistants whom do have to be a certified teacher. This is probably what you are asking about for a teacher's aid.
However, we also have "Para's" or paraprofessionals whom are there to "shadow" high needs students or work one on one with students within the regular classroom. Para's do not have to be certified teachers as they are no allowed to instruct whole classes.
Good luck in your decisions. Teaching is a great profession if it's your passion, but you won't get rich!
2007-03-19 19:48:37 · answer #4 · answered by tchrnmommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in PA or NJ but it does help. Some districts may require 60 college credits.
2007-03-20 06:49:16 · answer #5 · answered by bandit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you Should call your school district. They will tell you what you need.
2007-03-19 19:24:38 · answer #6 · answered by monalisa_2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋