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Ernest Said:
What jobs other than teaching elementary school can I get w a masters degree in curriculum and instruction?We Answered:
Stick with teaching. Sorry to say that your masters is only going to get you placed in an administration position, if you're lucky. Here's what you'd be in for, by example. You'll be looking at texts and attending endless meetings. I'm currently teaching at a community college and was asked to be on our department's curriculum and instruction team. It was a colossal waste of my time. I was sent home with text books to review and asked to come up with lesson plans. So basically, you are doing the same job as a teacher, however, you are not implementing the lessons you are creating. And the masters degree will not open any other doors in the public school system, sorry to say. If you want to pursue this field, you'll need a PhD or an Ed. Basically, and not meaning to sound sarcastic, your masters has only increased your pay grade if you continue to teach. Do job searches in other school districts across the country concerning your masters qualifications. I'm sorry to say you'll not find many, if any, positions that will settle for only a masters degree. But before you do that, ask yourself, do you want to be a teacher or administrator? Also, do you want to pursue a terminal degree? I don't mean to sound sarcastic once again, but sorry to say, unless you ARE willing to pursue that terminal degree, you're stuck unless you are lucky enough to find a position in your concentration that will settle on a masters degree. But I wish you luck on your search or getting that terminal degree!I'm in the middle of my terminal degree now and if you think grad school was a monster, then Pandora's box awaits you in post grad. Not to discourage you, but be ready for the challenge of a lifetime. My advice is to remain in the teaching arena and if you do pursue a terminal degree, research your options first before deciding on your discipline. I've seen many teachers in your position fall by the wayside because they chose a very specific concentration to later find out their options were limited and their were very few positions to be found. I'm in the English field and I almost went into a similar concentration that you have. But fortunately I looked around first to see what was out there. Not much sorry to say. So I chose a more broader field of concentration. Just remember this, the more narrow your field of study, the more narrow your options will be. I know this sounds simplistic, but it's true. But you do have a leg up, you have that graduate degree and that makes you "highly qualified" as a teacher, no matter the specifics of your degree. This also, pretty much, guarantees you a job in the teaching field. More and more school systems are failing to renew the contracts of teachers with only bachelor degrees and choosing to renew or tenure teachers with masters degrees. I taught in the public schools for 6 years and my contract was not renewed because I only had a bachelors degree at the time. I was "forced" to get my graduate degree or find employment else where. I was lucky enough to find a position right out of grad school with the community college I'm at now and I am sooooo glad to be out of the public school system. So try looking at the community college system in your area. Even if there are no full time positions open, try to obtain an adjunct position in your field. That may open some doors for you without the terminal degree, however, I still believe that if you want to continue in that field, you'll need the terminal degree. Once again good luck and I hope this helps you decide your future in the field of education. Be well!
Mabel Said:
Can Someone help me find a job teaching elementary school in Massachusetts? I'm certified! Thanks!?We Answered:
One thing that might help you to know: a lot of the hiring is done during the summer, and especially at the end of the summer. Teachers who want to resign or go on leave have a deadline by which they must contact the school department, and they usually wait till the last minute to commit themselves. So don't panic that it's late August. It's a great time to apply.Send a resume with cover letter to the school department personnel office in every town you would be willing to work. Make sure your documents are perfectly proofread and well-written. (Get help if necessary.) Whoever is looking through the resumes will notice neatness, grammar/spelling, correct but simple form, your degree, your certification, and the job category. Forget about gimmicks like color of paper and ink.
If you don't have time, this is optional: When I was applying, people seemed to notice when the inside address on the letter was individual to their system. E.g., Ms. Jane Johnson, Director of Personnel, _____ Public Schools," and so on. I was asked, "How did you happen to be applying to the Braintree Schools on x date?" as if it didn't occur to them that I was blanketing Southern Mass with my resume. But you might as well pick up the phone, call Braintree School Department, and ask, "May I have the name of the personnel director?" It only takes a minute.
When you say Boston and surrounding areas: seriously think about how far you would drive. A hour might be too much, but 45-50 minutes is really not that bad. Just be ready in the interview when they ask you how you're going to deal with the "long commute" to Sharon or Norwood.
Good luck!
Wallace Said:
after you graduate college and apply for your first elementary school teaching job do they want to know ur gpaWe Answered:
The typical application process calls for the usual academic documentation (transcripts, diploma, teaching credential, and resume. There will probably be fingerprints and background checks that need to be done as well). I am not sure why you are asking the question, because they will already have all of that information through the application paper work.So if your concern is how much importance they put on a GPA in the hiring process, well that is another issue and the answer will vary depending on the criteria the district policy / guidelines are, and on the subjective judgment of those involved in the hiring decision making process.
From my experience, I would have to say that any reasonable hiring committee recognizes the limits of basing their decision on a GPA. Grades are not a very accurate indicator of job performance.
So if you are concerned that your GPA is not stellar, then it behooves you to bolster your record by stellar performance in providing excellent educational service. You can do this through volunteer work that clearly documents your duties, assignments, and the outcomes as to how you performed.
To systematically do this, get a job description for the grade level teaching position you want. Check with your State's Dept of Education for the curricular standards appropriate for that grade. Get and use the US Dept of Labor SCANS checklists itemizing job skills sought by employers. (You can get a free copy of the check lists at http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/public/c…
Use the checklists to inventory yourself and then use it to inventory the job description.
Armed with this information, seek out community centers, tutoring opportunities, etc. working with children in the age group you hope to teach. Focus on lessons directly related to the State teaching standards. And get the organization where you volunteer to agree BEFORE you start that you expect a written evaluation using the SCANS check lists and a letter verifying your duties on their letterhead in exchange for your volunteer service.
Hope this helps. Best wishes.
Beth Said:
is that easy to get a teaching job in elementary school in CT,USA?We Answered:
If you have the colege degrees and the skills you need then a job will not be hard to get.Remember you will need the proper degrees from a university and will have to show your evaluation of your practice teaching while a student.
Find a teacher that can help you understand and find the proper courses.
Amber Said:
Will it be hard to find a Teaching job in Elementary school in NY?We Answered:
Unfortunately, it's pretty tough finding a teaching job anywhere in the country right now-- NY included. I teach in a NYC public high school, and we've had to leave a couple positions unfilled after teachers retired, because the budget has been cut so much. We just can't hire anyone else.I think it's always been a bit harder to find jobs in elementary ed, anyway... Colleagues and administrators have always told me that elementary jobs are in higher demand because more people want to teach elementary then middle or high school, for some reason.
I guess your chances of employment depend on your resume (Do you have your Masters or just your BA? Where did you go to school? What's your previous teaching experience? etc.) and your school district. It's waaaaay harder to get jobs in certain NY districts than in others. An assistant principal I worked with (with 10 years experience in NYC) wanted to get a new job on Long Island to be closer to his family, and it took him forever to get one; none were available.
So, anyway: it depends on many factors... but it's a pretty tough job market right now, sadly. Good luck!!!
Daryl Said:
is elementary school teaching a good job?We Answered:
We're glad to see more people interested in becoming teachers. I will tell you right now, you will do more work than you will be paid for - for your entire career. If pay is not an issue, and you love children, you may love teaching. Being an educator is an important job, as we are the ones who help shape our future.May I suggest possibly trying to volunteer after school in a local elementary school (if possible). I did that my Senior year of high school, and it helped me know that it was the career path for me. Trust me, there are many teachers who would accept the help. Now you can't teach, and they may have you do a lot of errands and extra work for them, but they really do appreciate it. There is never enough time in the day for us. They may allow you to sit and observe and possibly help around the class (depending on the teacher and grade level). You should look into it though.
Of course, you may rather teach middle school or high school (secondary education). That is always an option too. Look into it and do some research. Each person thinks about teaching differently.