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Hailey
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How to become a teacher?
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Jasmine Chan
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Hi Hailey,
Depending on what kind of teacher you want to be, the steps may be very different. Since your question is not too specific, I will give you a very general answer. In general, to become a teacher you would take many education courses, liberal arts/ study classes, and course based off of the subject you wish to be teaching. If you want to teach younger students, you would need to take courses covering multiple subjects. If you want to become a teacher for a specific subject, you can get a degree in the subject you wish as well as a degree in education. If you want to become a professor, you would need an ever higher degree in the subject you want to teach (doctor in philosophy). You will also need to get a teaching credential or whatever your state requires you to get in order to become a teacher.
For all positions, you should definitely get some teaching experience because it will help you in finding your future job. You should start this as soon as possible, even as a high schooler you can volunteer at summer camps and after school programs. When you get into college you can begin volunteering more, and hopefully your school will have some opportunities for you. Volunteering is a great way to gain experience and to see if you truly want to continue with this career path. In college you can also be a teacher assistant or a student teacher in courses that interest you. After college, you may not be guaranteed a teaching job, but you can start by being a teacher assistant at a school you want to teach. Good luck and I hope this helped!
Depending on what kind of teacher you want to be, the steps may be very different. Since your question is not too specific, I will give you a very general answer. In general, to become a teacher you would take many education courses, liberal arts/ study classes, and course based off of the subject you wish to be teaching. If you want to teach younger students, you would need to take courses covering multiple subjects. If you want to become a teacher for a specific subject, you can get a degree in the subject you wish as well as a degree in education. If you want to become a professor, you would need an ever higher degree in the subject you want to teach (doctor in philosophy). You will also need to get a teaching credential or whatever your state requires you to get in order to become a teacher.
For all positions, you should definitely get some teaching experience because it will help you in finding your future job. You should start this as soon as possible, even as a high schooler you can volunteer at summer camps and after school programs. When you get into college you can begin volunteering more, and hopefully your school will have some opportunities for you. Volunteering is a great way to gain experience and to see if you truly want to continue with this career path. In college you can also be a teacher assistant or a student teacher in courses that interest you. After college, you may not be guaranteed a teaching job, but you can start by being a teacher assistant at a school you want to teach. Good luck and I hope this helped!
Gloria Ortiz
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Gloria’s Answer
Hi Hailey,
Becoming a teacher will vary until you work out what you want to teach and who you want to teach. Once you decide those elements, the how can be a little clearer. For example, do you want to teach in a K to 12 school? If yes, what age? Teaching in public education often requires a college degree. The college programs often include internships that allow you to learn how to teach while you are in school. That can be a wonderful support system. However, you do not always need a college degree to be a teacher. For example, I did not have a college degree when I become a corporate trainer. I did have to start by doing something else, like data entry or customer service. Then I showed that I could teach other people the job that I was doing and that made me a trainer of other people. That is a longer route, but it can also be very rewarding.
Gloria
Becoming a teacher will vary until you work out what you want to teach and who you want to teach. Once you decide those elements, the how can be a little clearer. For example, do you want to teach in a K to 12 school? If yes, what age? Teaching in public education often requires a college degree. The college programs often include internships that allow you to learn how to teach while you are in school. That can be a wonderful support system. However, you do not always need a college degree to be a teacher. For example, I did not have a college degree when I become a corporate trainer. I did have to start by doing something else, like data entry or customer service. Then I showed that I could teach other people the job that I was doing and that made me a trainer of other people. That is a longer route, but it can also be very rewarding.
Gloria
Sonya Gabbard
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Sonya’s Answer
Hailey,
Becoming a teacher will vary depending on what particular area you are interested in.
If you are interested in elementary education, you would take various education courses. Along with your course work, you would be required to spend time within the classroom. You would be required to have a Bachelor of Arts degree along with a teaching license for your particular state.
If you are interested in middle/high school, you would take various education courses as well. You would also take content-specific courses depending on the specific area. For example, if you are interested in teaching math. You would be required to take various math courses. You would be required to have a Bachelor of Arts degree along with a teaching license for your particular state.
Becoming a teacher will vary depending on what particular area you are interested in.
If you are interested in elementary education, you would take various education courses. Along with your course work, you would be required to spend time within the classroom. You would be required to have a Bachelor of Arts degree along with a teaching license for your particular state.
If you are interested in middle/high school, you would take various education courses as well. You would also take content-specific courses depending on the specific area. For example, if you are interested in teaching math. You would be required to take various math courses. You would be required to have a Bachelor of Arts degree along with a teaching license for your particular state.
Sheila Jordan
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Sheila’s Answer
Hi Hailey:
Thank you for your question. Do you know what type of teacher you want to be, and if in public or private school? As others have already shared some great comments, I'd like to share some additional information for your research.
■ ■ Kindergarten, Elementary ■ ■
Kindergarten and elementary school teachers usually must have a bachelor’s degree. In addition, public school teachers must have a state-issued certification or license. Public kindergarten and elementary school teachers typically need a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Private schools typically have the same requirement. In some states, public schools also require these teachers to major in a content area, such as mathematics.
Kindergarten and elementary school teachers instruct young students in basic subjects, such as math and reading, in order to prepare them for middle school.
■ ■ High School (9th - 12th grade) ■ ■
High school teachers typically must have at least a bachelor’s degree. In addition, public school teachers must have a state-issued certification or license.
High school teachers help prepare students for life after graduation. They teach academic lessons and various skills that students will need to attend college or to enter the job market. All states require public high school teachers to have at least a bachelor's degree, which may be in education. Many states require high school teachers to have majored in a content area, such as mathematics or science.
High school teachers generally teach students from the 9th through 12th grades. They usually specialize in one area. Some teach core subjects, such as math, science, or history. Others specialize in elective courses, such as art, music, or physical education. They may teach several different classes within their subject area. For example, a high school math teacher may teach algebra, calculus, and/or geometry.
■ ■ English as a Second Language (ESL) ■ ■
Teachers of English as a second language (ESL) or English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) work exclusively with students who are learning the English language. These teachers work with students individually or in groups to help them improve their English language skills and help them with assignments for other classes.
I hope this was helpful to start your research. Best of luck to you!
How to Become a Kindergarten Teacher • https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/kindergarten-and-elementary-school-teachers.htm#tab-4
How to Become a High School Teacher • https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm#tab-4
Thank you for your question. Do you know what type of teacher you want to be, and if in public or private school? As others have already shared some great comments, I'd like to share some additional information for your research.
■ ■ Kindergarten, Elementary ■ ■
Kindergarten and elementary school teachers usually must have a bachelor’s degree. In addition, public school teachers must have a state-issued certification or license. Public kindergarten and elementary school teachers typically need a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Private schools typically have the same requirement. In some states, public schools also require these teachers to major in a content area, such as mathematics.
Kindergarten and elementary school teachers instruct young students in basic subjects, such as math and reading, in order to prepare them for middle school.
■ ■ High School (9th - 12th grade) ■ ■
High school teachers typically must have at least a bachelor’s degree. In addition, public school teachers must have a state-issued certification or license.
High school teachers help prepare students for life after graduation. They teach academic lessons and various skills that students will need to attend college or to enter the job market. All states require public high school teachers to have at least a bachelor's degree, which may be in education. Many states require high school teachers to have majored in a content area, such as mathematics or science.
High school teachers generally teach students from the 9th through 12th grades. They usually specialize in one area. Some teach core subjects, such as math, science, or history. Others specialize in elective courses, such as art, music, or physical education. They may teach several different classes within their subject area. For example, a high school math teacher may teach algebra, calculus, and/or geometry.
■ ■ English as a Second Language (ESL) ■ ■
Teachers of English as a second language (ESL) or English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) work exclusively with students who are learning the English language. These teachers work with students individually or in groups to help them improve their English language skills and help them with assignments for other classes.
I hope this was helpful to start your research. Best of luck to you!
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