Elementary School Teaching
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Edward Said:
Can I teach kindergarten with an associates or 62 credit hours aimed towards elementary school teaching.?We Answered:
Yes, through an alternative certification program. Actually, you will be certified to teach pk-4Lonnie Said:
So - once I get a masters in teaching - how do I look for being an elementary school teacher?We Answered:
You will not be able to teach k-12 with a masters.you need a credential - it is different. A masters is within a subject field. A credential is all the methods and curriculum work you need to teach. Credentialing programs also include your student teaching.
As part of your credentialing program, they will evaluate your undergrad classes to see if you have all the right courses to be considered highly qualified.
Here is the info from your state: get to know it.
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/cert…
Ruben Said:
How is teaching elementary school in NYC?We Answered:
First of all, I also grew up in Central NJ.Today I live in Brooklyn, and yes, I teach in a NYC Public School. I have taught for the City schools for over 20 years.
Yes, you can live on a public school teacher's salary. Maybe not in Manhattan, but in Brooklyn. BTW, the private schools don't pay nearly as well. As far as salary goes, the public schools win hands down!
There are other concerns, of course. New teachers are often assigned to some of the worst schools. And it IS harder to teach in a tough school. But if you're good at it, it can be very rewarding. I actually liked teaching in some of the toughest schools I've worked in!
I've always found the hardest part of my job was coping with the mind numbing rules of the various administrators I've had. I love teaching, but I've worked for a few principals who've made me hate it, at times. I don't know if you'd have as much of that kind of difficulty in a private school, but who knows?
Some people find the kids to be difficult, but I think that those who have trouble teaching in tougher classrooms just haven't developed the kind of classroom management skills they need to handle a large group of kids. Kids can sense when you feel in control of the situation. If you seem to know what you're doing, and have a good plan for teaching them, I find they usually listen.
Oh, and one more thing - the first two years are the hardest. If you can hang on and make it through that period of time, you'll usually do just fine!
Charlene Said:
What is the difference between teaching elementary school and 6-12?We Answered:
Aside from grades 6-12 specializing in just one subject, there is one huge difference. PUBERTY. If you don't mind it and like to be around young teens who think they are adults, 6-12 might be for you. I like this ages ability to "get" jokes and think more critically about subjects. This aged student is moving towards independence, which is nice. On the other hand, younger kids are sweet and will almost always love you. However, you have to deal a lot more with parents (younger kids like to stretch the truth or pass blame- "she didn't tell me it was due") and there cognitive abilities are less developed. The younger you go, the more pronounced that is. By first or second grade, they even struggle to stay in their seats or not make their classmates cry. I would think as a person entering the teaching field from journalism, you would do well with Jr. High or High School English (or something related.) That being said, if you just love little kids, I am sure you could do well with elementary as well.Don Said:
What city/state in the western U.S has the most elementary school teaching jobs?We Answered:
google and go to the school boardsWillie Said:
Teaching elementary school kids with an english PGCE?We Answered:
You need a certification to teach which is assessed by many criteria and tests as given in the US. It is a long and expensive process which would require:1) knowledge of what state that you want to teach in.
2) filing transcripts from all your college with an application to that states' Department of Education.
3) Taking the tests that go along with the requirements such as the Praxis and/or National Teacher Exam.
This is for starters. You would need a background check and to be fingerprinted by the state police. You would have to apply for a work visa.
Good luck!