What steps should one take to become a high school teacher?

Question

What classes to take, what to major in at College, etc... any info

Answer 1

Go to college and major in Liberal Studies. Then get your credential. The classes that you need to take depend on what college you go to.

Answer 2

First, I recommend going to an accredited 2 year college and getting your general education classes completed with half the cash it'd take at a 4 year. Of course you'd specify that you're major is secondary education. After I completed my classes there, I'd transfer to a 4 year college, talk to an advisor in the education department of the college....there are a lot of things you have to complete to be a teacher, GED classes, education classes, practicums, Praxis 1 and 2, and be successfully admitted into the teacher education program at your school....don't let it overwhelm you, you can do it, it just takes baby steps like any other degree and trust me, it's an admirable profession. First and foremost, decide where you want to go school, talk to Financial aide at the school to get funding, then talk to an education advisor, they'll tell you exactly what you need to do to get the degree....they'll tell you all your classes, all the requirements, etc,. Good luck!

Answer 3

Dear One, I assume you live near a university. Contact the university, or the high school where you want to teach. I know that most high schools are desperate for science and math teachers. Some universities offer different programs. One I liked was the mentor/student program. You are in a class room from the get go with a "older" teacher, and you learn as you go, and then take classes along with your teaching. Just do it. I am sure you will be happy. Consider private schools, some of them will hire you without a teaching certificate. I

Answer 4

You have to get an "endorsement" (the number of credits is equal to a minor) on top of your degree in the subject you want to teach. For example, if you get a BA in English, you have enough credits to be qualified in English, but you still must get an endorsement to teach it. If you are starting undergrad work I would reccomend taking a Bachelor's in the subject you want to teach and taking the endorsement as a minor. Many colleges that teach Education classes have this option, usually called a "concentration in teaching". If you are in college already you can apply for a waiver that will let you take the endorsement classes while you teach. It is harder to get a job that way but if you're willing to work in a "high need" (poor) area, you can probably find a position. The highest demand is always for Special Ed and TESOL (English as a Second Language). Hope this helps ;)

Answer 5

In my state, you major in Secondary Education which requires classes in law, methods, curriculum and special needs students. You also choose a major field of study, science, history, social studies, English, language arts, physical education, mathematics, etc. in which you take over 30 hours of classes.

Your college of education at the university will lead you through the different exams and tests you will need for certification.

Answer 6

Go to college. Major in education and a subject. Get certified. Apply for a job. Teach. Get a Master's. Make more money.

Answer 7

major in education i would think. y would u WANT to be High School teacher??????????? u'll be ripped to shreds!!!!!!!!! we go thoruhg so many teachers at my school.... sure, there's the good ones ppl like, but the new ones don't tend to last long. Go for the little kids. they're cute and awsome and at leat a little nice, at least u don't have to worry too much about riots and stuff. lol. but if ur serious about it and think u can handle it then i admire u. most teachers don't know what they're gettin into. well, id u make it then u might wanna go back for ur master's after a while to make more money from it and all. what subject do u think u'd teach? like lit myself, and latin and science. i hate history and we can't keep a mathe teacher so that's sucked this year. well, good luck. ^_^

Answer 8

Major in education. You have to have a major and minor subject as well. Also, target your learning to that 9-12 grade level.

Most teachers minor in history since the program's credits are most intertwined with other programs.

Answer 9

you can always ask school counselors for Career Development advise but your best bet would be to call a communtity college in or around your town and talk with a real person (opposed to going online) and they will give you all the advise you need to know. Better yet you could pay them a visit.

Answer 10

Education major lol DUHH ....and english and whatever your interested in teaching.