PRICE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Welcome Students!
We know how overwhelming it can be to make important
decisions about your college experience. We've done everything we
can to put all the information you're looking for right here for you.
If you need any additional information, please don't hesitate to contact
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So you think you want to be a teacher?
Here's how to do it: 1. While you are working on your high school diploma (or your first year of college), find a job or volunteer with kids. You can teach swimming lessons, coach a team or spend some time babysitting. You'll want to figure out what age group best suits you. 2. Find a high-quality education program that has been accredited and decide what level you'd like to teach--elementary, middle school or high school. If you choose middle school, you'll need to choose the two subjects areas that you'd like to teach. Of course, at the high school level, you select one area, such as English, mathematics, science, or social studies. 3. During your first two years of college, you can seek employment as a substitute teacher in a local public school system. Some counties even offer a substitute teacher workshop--a great way to help you learn some basics before you get started. This will help you earn some extra money and practice your teaching skills. 4. In order to be certified as a teacher in Georgia, you must pass the Georgia Assessment for the Certification of Teachers (GACE) test in your teaching field. You take this test during your senior of college. You must pass it in order to obtain a job as a teacher in Georgia. 5. After completing your student teaching experience (during your final semester of college), you can apply for employment with one of your local counties. For Cherokee county employment opportunities, click here. 6. Be sure to continue learning after you get your first job. Join a professional association in your teaching specialty, such as the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) or the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). This is a great way to continue growing as a professional. 7.
Here's something to think about: It might be possible for
you to cancel or defer your student loans if you agree to teach
in a low-income area or an area where there is a shortage of
teachers. Click
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Price School of Education 7300 Reinhardt College Circle Waleska, GA 30183-2981 (770)720-9136 FAX (770)720-9173 psoe@reinhardt.edu |
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