I am getting ready to start at a community college to become an elementary school teacher. How many years of school do I need to actually start teaching? I will only be going to school part time for now, maybe 1 or 2 classes a week. Any advice would be great! Thanks!
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4. my friend is going for teaching and he is going for four years. he only takes like 2 classes a semester but he is getting it done little by little. just dont give up and you will be fine
Just four years! How amazing. I suggest taking this career path to increase your MONEY!
Elem. Teacher: 3-5 yrs. $28,000 - $30,000
Vice-Principal: (with masters degree) $45,000 - $55,000
Principal: 12-15 years as vice principal $50,000 - $60,000
THEN…. if you really love it: school superintendent80,000-$140,000+
More like 6 years. You will need to earn a masters degree to become permanently certified. Most schools allow you to start teaching with a 4 year degree as long as you are still enrolled and taking a minimum number of credits towards you masters.
Not sure where dancing ashli lives, but teachers make a whole lot more in NY.
Typically, it is only four (Bachelors degree is required). However, most states also require a passing score on certification tests and depending on the state, this can be a long and difficult process. Additionally, if you choose to minor in something (ESOL/ELL and Special Education are in high demand), that will most likely add an extra semester or you will need a larger than normal course load for a few semesters if you still try to finish in four years.
By all means, check with your local university - you will want to speak to a curriculum development staff member or the certification officer.
First of all, you DO NOT need a Masters to become permanently certified. You get your temporary certificate, and then you will be given your permanent teaching certificate after a certain length of time- it varies by state. In our state, its after 3 years. Second, as far as time needed to complete your college courses, I took 3 classes per week and 2 in the summer. I was able to complete everything including my internship within 5 years with a B.A. If you can, I would bump up your course load to 3 classes per week next semester. Don’t take any semesters off either! Just keep going and it will go by faster than you can imagine! Once you have completed everything, you will need to take your state teaching exam and also your subject area exam. It is very helpful if you have experience in any sort of volunteer work in the education field, summer camp employment, etc… It all will look good on your resume. Good luck.
