How does one become a high school teacher?

Answer 1

To teach within the public school system, it will take a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an education program with state teachers certification. This would take approximately four years as a full-time student, provided you take the degree as prescribed by the college or university.

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. 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 3

One can become a high school teacher by applying through many teaching agencies that can provide work placement quickly in schools whilst one can also apply directly through the state for jobs in state high schools.

Answer 4

To be a teacher you need a teaching credential. The first thing for a geography teacher would get a 4 year degree in science/geography. Next, would be to enter a teacher education program, take education classes, do student teaching, go through a fingerprint clearance, and complete the requirements for the credential which includes any testing. Today, at least in CA, geography is not taught as a separate subject so you may want to check with your local college/districts to find out if a geography teacher is really used in the schools. Also be ready to do sports or any clubs as part of your teaching duties.