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Toni Said:
Do you need a Montessori certification to teach in Montessori schools?We Answered:
It certainly wouldn't hurt your chances... at the very least, it would be another "tool" in your "toolbox"Donna Said:
Can I teach in a New York City public school with a different state Teaching Certification?We Answered:
You don't need a degree from a NY State school, but you will need NY State certification. You can apply to the State for certification and they will tell you what, if anything, you need in addition to become a teacher. However, if you are in an accredited teaching program in a decent school, you will probably have taken all or most of the courses you will need by graduation.I should tell you, though, that in NYC, the NYC Dept. of Education is having a hiring freeze at the moment. They are only hiring teachers who need to change schools, either because their schools have closed or because the programs they taught under were canceled due to budget cuts. They cannot hire anyone who is not yet a Dept. of Education employee already, at least not right now.
I'm a teacher in the NYC public schools, and I've been working for over 20 years. I was teaching under a special program that was canceled and I had to find a new job. It was hard enough for me. I can't imagine you can get a job at the moment. Hopefully, it will be easier in years to come.
Walter Said:
Is CT teaching certification required for private/boarding schools in CT?We Answered:
Most private day and boarding schools do not require a teaching certification. You could sign up with one of the private school headhunting firms out there and start applying.Dianne Said:
Can someone tell me how I can teach in Baltimore inner City school w/out teaching certification?We Answered:
Most states have an alternative licensing program, for people in your situation. It is possible to get a teaching license without a teaching degree, although it might require you to take a class or too. I would suggest going to the Maryland Dept of Ed website and looking there for starters. http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSD…If you are intent on teaching in inner city schools, I would highly suggest that you take a class or have a plethera of ideas for classroom management! Good luck!!
Florence Said:
Teaching Certification?We Answered:
Certification is a state by state thing. Go to teachers.net and post in the state's chatboard. They can give you specific feedback on that state. I can tell you what most states require:There are 2 routes: college and Alternative Certification (not all state accept Alt Cert programs)
College would be going back to college and getting a degree. I caution you that districts usually frown on first year teachers with master's degrees because they have to pay your more. Also, it takes longer.
Alt Cert is what I did. There are private programs and ones done by the state. In my area, outside of Houston, we have region 4 training. The Alt cert is usually set up with a couple months of training, you take the teachers tests, your first year, you are "interning", which means you are teaching with a probationary cert, but part of your pay is taken out to pay the ACP and they usually have monthly meetings this first year, if your prin wants you back the next year, you can get your regular certification. If you crash and burn the first year, you do not get your certification and I'm not sure what you can do past that because I, obviously, was renewed.
The problem with alt cert is that we ar usually the last hired.
I also want to caution you about going into teaching. 1, many districts are suffering from the economy and they are cutting back on teachers. 2, elem is the highest sought after positions. it is the most difficult to get an elem job, especially if you are alt cert. 3, in most areas, there is not a demand for teachers. Colleges are spitting out so many educaiton graduates, vetran teachers are not retiring for fear of what is happening in the economy, and alt cert programs are taking many people that lost their jobs. Really, right now, I know of many people who are looking for teaching jobs. It is a really tough market. I'm not trying to tell you not to do it, I just want to give it to your straight. Colleges and alt certs make money off of people like you regardless if it is the right thing for you to do. Ask around on teachers.net in the state you live, they will be able to give you a clear idea of the health of the job market in the state.