Teacher??? I'm 47,kids are grown, what do I need to do to become a first grade teacher?

Question

Is there some type of class I can take that is less than a year?

Answer 1

No, to become a certified teacher in grades K-12 you must complete four years of college and complete an internship of student teaching during your final semester. You also must pass tests before you are considered "certified."

Answer 2

I am a fifth grade teacher in California, but I am sure that each state has different requirements for issuing a teaching credential. You can usually find out what classes you will need and how long it will take to complete the program if you check out websites of schools your are thinking of attending.
As for me, I went to school part time while I was working. I took 1-2 classes at night each quarter and then quit my job in the summer and loaded up with classes. I finished in a year and a half, and got an internship in the meantime, which took care of the student teaching requirement. In addition to classes, you will have to take 3 different proficiency exams (CBEST, CSET, RICA) to get your multiple subject credential. This is the type of credential you need to teach lower elementary school.
What's more is that many private schools don't require that their teachers have state credentials since they are not run by the state. You might want to go that route.

Answer 3

I am a high school band teacher from Georgia. This varies from state to state, but in general, here is what you need to know. The simplest way to teach first grade is to have at least a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. This come with teaching certification also. If you don't have this, but have a bachelor's or higher in some other field, you can get alternative or "provisional" certification. In Georgia this type of certificate is good for 5 years. During this provisional period, you must take college classes that will give you the courses from Early Childhood Ed. that you don't have. If you don't complete it, your certificate will expire and you won't be able to renew it. Otherwise you may renew it every 5 years.

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Answer 4

Each state in the United States has their own requirements you must meet before you receive a teaching certificate. In the state in which I live, you must complete a Bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university plus complete a specific number of hours of pre-student teaching as well as student teaching for a semester. In the local area where we live, there are 3 major universities with good teaching colleges. Teaching jobs at any grade level are few and far between. Other areas of our state and many areas around the country are desperate for teachers. You will want to check with either your state's Department of Education or you can make an appointment with an adviser at a college or university near you to find what is required in your state. You may also want to check out the local job market in your preferred teaching area. Most of the school districts within 100 miles of where we live have 500-1000 applicants for any teaching position that comes open. Budget cuts, declining enrollment (number of seniors graduating is more than the number of kindergarteners coming in), and a talented pool of applicants (many with previous teaching experience) can make the job hunt frustrating. I come from a long line of teaching professionals. My mother taught kindegarten and first grade for 30 years. I have a teaching degree and have been in the child care business for 20 years. My oldest daughter looked for 1 1/2 years for a job and is in her 4th year of teaching 4/5 graders. Additionally both my brothers are teachers as are several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Answer 5

A BA degree in something

Some modern courses in Education, including Special Ed

Generally 10 weeks of student teaching from a sylabus your write.

Then you take a test and get a credential to teach a set of grade levels and course stuides based on your BA degree.

Then you find a job.

Things might be more LIBERAL with less requirements at a private or religious school.

Answer 6

Depends on what state you live in. Here in California you need a Bachelors and 1 year for an initial license and several classes more for a full license.

Answer 7

Teachers need a 4 year degree. If you already have an undergrad degree, you could take education classes to get a teacher's licence.

Answer 8

Because of a shortage of qualified teachers .... some states may have a program to help you on your way. Contact your local school system or your state Dept of Education.

Answer 9

mostly............college Is required.......go on a campus and ask