How do I become a Preschool teachers aide?

I need help. I am a college student trying to eventually become a teacher. I have worked in the school?

• district for the past two years. Due to budget cuts I was recently let go from my job. I cannot find another job with another school district, because no one is hiring. One of the teachers even told me to become a waitress. I don't want to become a waitress, I enjoy working with students, hence why I am going to become a teacher. Everywhere I am looking for jobs asks for ECE credits, which I have never needed to take classes for since I am not going to become an aide for private schools. My problem is this, should I just suck it up and deter from my plan and get the ece credits and then continue on with my education thus pushing it back farther? I really don't even know what to do. I understand that a lot of teachers are find themselves also without a job, but as a student working my way through school on my own I need a job. I really don't want to work at Walmart or Target, I already have two AA's and I'm waiting to hear back from the universities. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks

• Answer:

  If you are planning on finishing your 4 yr degree, ECE is not needed. If you are finding a lot of "Teaching" positions who require ECE, then you can bet that these places are preschools and day care centers. Elementary school teachers do not need ECE certification.