What is the minimum education required for a teacher job?

Answer 1

First, you need to get a four year degree (BA, BS) from an accredited University. Some Universities have undergraduate degree programs geared towards students who want to go into teaching. If you want to teach at the High School level in a particular discipline, an undergraduate major in that discipline would be best. If you wish to teach kindergarten - eighth grade your undergraduate degree may be in any subject. Liberal studies is popular. You should make sure your coursework is broad and introduces you to at least a little knowledge in many areas. Some states, including California, require a standardized test that asks questions ranging over a wide range of disciplines. After you get your four year degree you need to study two more years in an accredited teaching program at a university. Programs are offered at Public Universities, Private Universities and on line. You will either study to teach Kindergarten - 8'th grade or 9'th - 12'th grade. (Teaching students below Kindergarten requires a completely different program.) Towards the end of the two years in that program you will student teach. When you student teach you are assigned to two different classrooms with a "master teacher", very experienced teacher. You'll spend at least one semester with each teacher. In California, if you are studying to be a kindergarten - 8'th grade teacher you might spend one semester in a lower grade, Kindergarten - 3'rd grade and one in a 4'th- 5'th or 6'th grade class. The teacher will have you teach lessons, or assist with lessons. Ideally the teacher will give you many practical suggestions for when you have your own classroom. You will write lesson plans and present them to the class and a supervisor from your university will watch you teach and give you feedback. Student teaching does not pay money. Sometimes students studying teaching are hired as interns. Interns are paid regular teaching wages An intern has his or her own class. An intern gets evaluated by their University supervisor and the principal of the school where they teach. Being an intern works well if you can find a school that will hire you and if you feel confident in taking your own classroom. The more complete learning experience however is being a student teacher. Students who can student teach for two semesters and afford to not get paid for it will find student teaching an important learning experience. Finally, to "clear your credential" you will be required to pass one or more standardized tests. For example, in California, one tests basic knowledge on many subjects and one tests what you know about teaching reading. In the first five years after you get your credential you will be required to complete some more upper division course work in specific areas such as how to teach reading or science.These courses are usually available on line.

Answer 2

To teach within the public school system in the United States at the pre-K through high school levels, you must have a bachelor's degree in a teacher education program from a regionally accredited college or university and state teacher certification. This would take approximately four years to complete as a full-time student, provided you take the program as prescribed by the college or university.

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To teach within the public school system in the United States at the pre-K through high school levels, you must have a bachelor's degree in a teacher education program from a regionally accredited college or university and state teacher certification. This would take approximately four years to complete as a full-time student, provided you take the program as prescribed by the college or university.

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To teach within the public school system in the United States at the pre-K through high school levels, you must have a bachelor's degree in a teacher education program from a regionally accredited college or university and state teacher certification. This would take approximately four years to complete as a full-time student, provided you take the program as prescribed by the college or university.

For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (U.S. Department of Labor) indicated directly below this answer section.

To teach within the public school system in the United States at the pre-K through high school levels, you must have a bachelor's degree in a teacher education program from a regionally accredited college or university and state teacher certification. This would take approximately four years to complete as a full-time student, provided you take the program as prescribed by the college or university.

For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (U.S. Department of Labor) indicated directly below this answer section.

To teach within the public school system in the United States at the pre-K through high school levels, you must have a bachelor's degree in a teacher education program from a regionally accredited college or university and state teacher certification. This would take approximately four years to complete as a full-time student, provided you take the program as prescribed by the college or university.

For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (U.S. Department of Labor) indicated directly below this answer section.

To teach within the public school system in the United States at the pre-K through high school levels, you must have a bachelor's degree in a teacher education program from a regionally accredited college or university and state teacher certification. This would take approximately four years to complete as a full-time student, provided you take the program as prescribed by the college or university.

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Answer 3

To become a certified teacher, you need at least a B.A. or B.S. You also need to take Teacher Education courses and pass a series of tests (which may differ for each state). Depending on the state, county, and district, it may be possible to become a Substitute Teacher or Teaching Assistant (you must pass a TA test) with only 60 credits or an A.A. degree.

Answer 4

To teach within the public school system in the United States at the pre-K through high school levels, you must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a teacher education program from a regionally accredited college or university and state teacher certification. This would take approximately four years to complete as a full-time student, provided you take the program as prescribed by the college or university. Individuals who already have at least a bachelor's degree but not in an education program, can obtain certification to teach specific courses through the Alternative Route Program within the state they wish to teach.

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Answer 5

To teach within the public school system in the United States at the pre-K through high school levels, you must have a bachelor's degree in a teacher education program from a regionally accredited college or university and state teacher certification. This would take approximately four years to complete as a full-time student, provided you take the program as prescribed by the college or university.

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