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Anna
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Grundy Center, Iowa
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How do you get a job in the educational field?
I love children and I would love to teach someday. I love music, reading, and history. #jobs #caring #education
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Emily Hornish
Teacher
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Newcomb, NM
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Emily’s Answer
Hi Anna! It's so exciting that you're interested in becoming a teacher!
The requirements for being a teacher are different depending on which state you live in and want to teach in. In general, you can major in education and graduate from college with a teaching license for your state. However, that is not the route I took. I did not major in education while in college; I studied Political Science and Arabic. Now, I am a first-year teacher in New Mexico. In order to teach, I am currently in a New Mexico licensure program. At the end of this school year, in June, I will have my teaching license in New Mexico, and I'll be finished with my first year teaching!
To summarize, when becoming a teacher, you can take the more traditional route and graduate college with an Education degree. However, there are alternative paths and programs you can do to become a teacher with any bachelor's degree.
Anna, I hope your curiosity for a career in education continues!
The requirements for being a teacher are different depending on which state you live in and want to teach in. In general, you can major in education and graduate from college with a teaching license for your state. However, that is not the route I took. I did not major in education while in college; I studied Political Science and Arabic. Now, I am a first-year teacher in New Mexico. In order to teach, I am currently in a New Mexico licensure program. At the end of this school year, in June, I will have my teaching license in New Mexico, and I'll be finished with my first year teaching!
To summarize, when becoming a teacher, you can take the more traditional route and graduate college with an Education degree. However, there are alternative paths and programs you can do to become a teacher with any bachelor's degree.
Anna, I hope your curiosity for a career in education continues!
Annette Chambers
High School Counselor
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Sierra Madre, California
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Annette’s Answer
Hi,
Depending on where you live, there are different requirements for teachers. Given the variety of interests listed, it sounds like K-6th grades might work best. If you choose high school, you will be specializing in one (or two) of your interests. Again, depending on where you live, there are a myriad of requirements specific to different grade levels. I would encourage you to check into specific credentials and college degrees needed in your state for each area and grade level.
Depending on where you live, there are different requirements for teachers. Given the variety of interests listed, it sounds like K-6th grades might work best. If you choose high school, you will be specializing in one (or two) of your interests. Again, depending on where you live, there are a myriad of requirements specific to different grade levels. I would encourage you to check into specific credentials and college degrees needed in your state for each area and grade level.
Amy Widman
Teacher/Professor
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McKinney, Texas
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Amy’s Answer
How exciting! I would first check in with your guidance counselor at school. They are a great resource, and they'll know the requirements from your state. Some states only require a certification program, and some states require a university degree in the field. You can also ask to shadow a teacher! Look into different age groups and see if you can shadow a teacher from those age groups to get some experience.
Talk to your school counselor
Google state requirements
Shadow teachers
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