How to become a teacher in a few, broken down steps:
1. Decide you want to become a teacher-- I know it sounds like a step that's too good to be true, an easy one. But really this is one of the more difficult of the bunch. If you're asking how to become a teacher, then that means you've probably already completed this step, but for those who haven't this is one of the most difficult parts. There are so many different reasons you may or may not want to be one. Don't decide this too rashly, put some thought into it!
2. Go to college for it-- Look up colleges with a good elementary education program and go to the one that seems to fit you the best! You can't become a teacher if you don't have a degree, after all! (Most even go back for masters degrees.)
3. In the meantime, work with children-- As you get your high school and college education, work with children at any time possible. Anything you have, after all, is only giving you an edge on the competition!
4. Look for a job-- Oftentimes, when you did an internship in college, the school that you interned at will offer you a job. If not, be on the lookout for a job and be prepared to interview for it!
5. Substitute- If you don't get a job right away, substituting for the school district you're in is often a good thing to do in the meantime. Lately, with the job market the way it is, you need a degree to substitute anyway. And if you substitute enough, particularly long-term assignments, they will sometimes offer you a job there anyway!
In many states there are teacher certification tests and extra stuff like that to keep in mind. The process is a little different for everyone, so keep that in mind as you think my instructions are a little vague. Just keep the steps in mind and keep an eye open and you might be an elementary school teacher before you know it!
1. Decide you want to become a teacher-- I know it sounds like a step that's too good to be true, an easy one. But really this is one of the more difficult of the bunch. If you're asking how to become a teacher, then that means you've probably already completed this step, but for those who haven't this is one of the most difficult parts. There are so many different reasons you may or may not want to be one. Don't decide this too rashly, put some thought into it!
2. Go to college for it-- Look up colleges with a good elementary education program and go to the one that seems to fit you the best! You can't become a teacher if you don't have a degree, after all! (Most even go back for masters degrees.)
3. In the meantime, work with children-- As you get your high school and college education, work with children at any time possible. Anything you have, after all, is only giving you an edge on the competition!
4. Look for a job-- Oftentimes, when you did an internship in college, the school that you interned at will offer you a job. If not, be on the lookout for a job and be prepared to interview for it!
5. Substitute- If you don't get a job right away, substituting for the school district you're in is often a good thing to do in the meantime. Lately, with the job market the way it is, you need a degree to substitute anyway. And if you substitute enough, particularly long-term assignments, they will sometimes offer you a job there anyway!
In many states there are teacher certification tests and extra stuff like that to keep in mind. The process is a little different for everyone, so keep that in mind as you think my instructions are a little vague. Just keep the steps in mind and keep an eye open and you might be an elementary school teacher before you know it!
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