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What steps do you need to take in order to become a teacher?

What steps should I take in order to become a certified high school teacher?

  • I already have a master's degree in physics. Since I'm having trouble finding employment, I've been considering teaching high school physics or math. It seems that there is a lot of need for quality high school math and science teachers these days. What steps would I need to take to become certified? Would I have to spend a lot of time going back to school for education classes? Would it be worth my time, effort, and money to go back to school?

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    If you are in the U.S., it depends on the individual state. Check this site for requirements. http://www.uky.edu/Education/TEP/usacert.html In some cases private schools have less strict requirements, and might consider your experience in the field a qualification to teach.

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You are already qualified. Call your local Superintendent of Schools as ask about certification. You have to take a test and pass State Board exams. His office can provide that information. Good Luck.

Cracker Jax

Step #1 - Register as a democrat.

K_BIZ

You're already overqualified with you master's degree. The first step is to become jaded and indifferent.

Privratnik

many states offer inservice certification programs for people who want to teach but do not have the background...you will need to complete some basic ed. classes as well as do some form of student teaching, go to the state ed. web site for whever you live...if you are in NYC or feel like moving the city has an excellent program called the teaching fellows where they place you in a school with a need in your area, while you are teaching you take classes towards an MA in education...

techteach03

Dear One, I assume you live near a university. Contact the university, or the high school where you want to teach. I know that most high schools are desperate for science and math teachers. Some universities offer different programs. One I liked was the mentor/student program. You are in a class room from the get go with a "older" teacher, and you learn as you go, and then take classes along with your teaching. Just do it. I am sure you will be happy. Consider private schools, some of them will hire you without a teaching certificate. I

Justine

It really varies state by state. To find the requirements for your state, go to the website I have listed below. Since you already have a master's degree in physics, you would only have to take a few education related courses.

Mr. Blue

Check your state's education agency. They will have a link to how to become certified. You may need to take some college courses, but you might be able to do this while you are teaching (through night/weekend classes). You will then have to pass a test or two (here in Texas you have to pass a test in Professional Development- the administrative side of teaching- and your subject material). Good luck and I hope this helps!

mom2rptl

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