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I know in TX, at least at, like, community college, you just need a few years professional experience in what you’re teaching. Did you try looking up schools in Chicago and emailing them about it? I’d trust them more than The Googles.
Well, actually, I’ve been freaking out the past week because, after putting all this money and effort into it, I’m starting to realize I might not WANT to be one after all.
I’m in school to be an art teacher, I’m just finishing up student teaching! Hence, why I’m always sick.
In most cases all you need is a bachelors certificate, which mostly cover K-12, so it is open to whether you want to teach elementary or high school. I went through a 4 1/2 year program at a college in PA, you have to take these tests called the Praxis, one is in a general subject area like math, reading and writing, and the other is in your subject area and another general knowledge test–though it varies from state to state.
Since you I assume you already have your bachelors, you can go to any school that has art education and get your masters, this would probably bring the certification up to a college level.
I’m not going to lie, it’s not the best thing to get into, times aren’t good right now for teachers, most especially by me, most of the art teachers are getting cut.. :\ I probably will have to find a boring desk job once I finish school. It may be different in your area–
Good luck!!! :) I hope you find something, sorry for the long-ass comment.
I can pretty much vouch for everything Tara is saying. I went to school to teach English, and was thrown under the bus by the district and the school. (figuratively). It’s not an easy field to get in, and even though everyone claims they need teachers they still treat us like second class citizens. Sorry I should stop being bitter about it.
so graduating from SCAD gave you a terminal degree meaning if you want to teach you can with out going back to school. Now if they want you to get a certification you will have to do that. But maybe you should sign up for subsitute teaching to make sure you like it first and it pays well for college graduates and you can make your own schudule.
Yeah, ex-Chicgao teacher here (emphasis on EX) and you will need certification. Northern Illinois University is known for it’s teaching program and many students commute from the Chicago area (Call NIU and you will get all the info you need about certification with your degree — GO HUSKIES). Many districts, when I was in Chicago, ran art programs either after school or as special classes. These are great, do not require certification, but it’s not really a regular teching job and the pay is horrible (Think part time teacher’s aide).
PS - The above is for K-12. If you want to teach at a college then certification is, of course, not required. Colleges there range from the Art Institute of Chicago (top end) to your typical Jr College. You might find an opening someplace there.
Contact the Board of Education in the town you will be moving to in Chicago. Ask them what qualifications do teachers require. You’ll probably need to start substitute teaching to get work and get your name around, so ask about what qualifications you will need for that.
March 23rd, 2010 at 2:44 am
I know in TX, at least at, like, community college, you just need a few years professional experience in what you’re teaching. Did you try looking up schools in Chicago and emailing them about it? I’d trust them more than The Googles.
Good luck, sir.
March 23rd, 2010 at 2:47 am
I’m in school to be an art teacher!
Well, actually, I’ve been freaking out the past week because, after putting all this money and effort into it, I’m starting to realize I might not WANT to be one after all.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:50 am
a lot of places are so hard up for teachers that you can get emergency certification and teach while you get it (and the districts will help you pay for it). whether it’s a teaching certificate or a masters. most urban areas are in neeeeed. i have pals who began their teaching careers that way. and the districts likes ‘em young. you can probably make some calls and find out where to send your resumé. it can totally happen. they need you, pranas. they need you.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:25 am
I’m in school to be an art teacher, I’m just finishing up student teaching! Hence, why I’m always sick.
In most cases all you need is a bachelors certificate, which mostly cover K-12, so it is open to whether you want to teach elementary or high school. I went through a 4 1/2 year program at a college in PA, you have to take these tests called the Praxis, one is in a general subject area like math, reading and writing, and the other is in your subject area and another general knowledge test–though it varies from state to state.
Since you I assume you already have your bachelors, you can go to any school that has art education and get your masters, this would probably bring the certification up to a college level.
I’m not going to lie, it’s not the best thing to get into, times aren’t good right now for teachers, most especially by me, most of the art teachers are getting cut.. :\ I probably will have to find a boring desk job once I finish school. It may be different in your area–
Good luck!!! :) I hope you find something, sorry for the long-ass comment.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:35 am
I can pretty much vouch for everything Tara is saying. I went to school to teach English, and was thrown under the bus by the district and the school. (figuratively). It’s not an easy field to get in, and even though everyone claims they need teachers they still treat us like second class citizens. Sorry I should stop being bitter about it.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:16 am
so graduating from SCAD gave you a terminal degree meaning if you want to teach you can with out going back to school. Now if they want you to get a certification you will have to do that. But maybe you should sign up for subsitute teaching to make sure you like it first and it pays well for college graduates and you can make your own schudule.
March 24th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Yeah, ex-Chicgao teacher here (emphasis on EX) and you will need certification. Northern Illinois University is known for it’s teaching program and many students commute from the Chicago area (Call NIU and you will get all the info you need about certification with your degree — GO HUSKIES). Many districts, when I was in Chicago, ran art programs either after school or as special classes. These are great, do not require certification, but it’s not really a regular teching job and the pay is horrible (Think part time teacher’s aide).
March 24th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
PS - The above is for K-12. If you want to teach at a college then certification is, of course, not required. Colleges there range from the Art Institute of Chicago (top end) to your typical Jr College. You might find an opening someplace there.
April 2nd, 2010 at 10:03 am
Contact the Board of Education in the town you will be moving to in Chicago. Ask them what qualifications do teachers require. You’ll probably need to start substitute teaching to get work and get your name around, so ask about what qualifications you will need for that.