How to become teacher

[Anonymous]

My sister, who is a veteran and has a master's degree in a math field, stopped working to be a stay at home mother, and is now interested in becoming a teacher. As she is newly divorced, going back to school is not really an option. Is there a way for her to become a teacher without additional education?

[Anonymous]

She can try private schools. Especially with a master's degree she is more desirable. She could start by contacting Carney Sandoe or a similar placement agency for teachers.

[Anonymous]

A lot of red states have very low bars for teaching and/or substitute teaching

[Anonymous]

If in DMV, check out listings ou lic schools websites.

[Anonymous]

*public schools

[Anonymous]

It depends where she is. There are a lot of programs in which you can get right to work with a mentor and take classes part time.

[Anonymous]

Most districts have provisional/ alternative licensing programs where you start teaching right away but have to take classes at the same time to get your certification.
Just google alternative certification programs and the name of the district you want.

[Anonymous]

What's wrong with going to school. UDC program is very fast and cheap.

[Anonymous]

She should ask the military folks. The US Chamber has some career stuff for vets " Hire our Vets", MOAA if she was an officer, etc.

[Anonymous]

This might be of interest: https://www.kippdc.org/join-kipp-dc-team/capital-teaching-residency/

[Anonymous]

Become a teacher trainee in Fairfax. Paid a salary, get a mentor, take classes part time. Have three years to complete certification credentials. Other districts have variations of this.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for all the helpful tips! I'll pass them along to her.

[Anonymous]

Look for alternative licensing programs in her state.

[Anonymous]

I don't know where she is located, but in DCPS, you have to be certified in teaching (I believe it's a course, interview, and test). My son is in the process of doing this now. You can be a substitute in DC without getting the certification.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most districts have provisional/ alternative licensing programs where you start teaching right away but have to take classes at the same time to get your certification.
Just google alternative certification programs and the name of the district you want.

This is what I recommend.

Just caution her. It’s a hard job, and she’ll be working nights/weekends to keep up. If childcare is an issue, it’s also worth noting that it’s often difficult to take time off as a teacher.

But (thanks to the ongoing teacher shortage) the jobs are out there and it’s rather easy to get certified! Districts are desperate and have made career change programs very accessible.