How do u get a teaching certificate and what is the shortest way to get that?
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this all depends on the state you live in... typically it at least requires a bachelors degree (some states, such as Ohio are changing to masters) and once you have your degree some schools will provide you with the required tests and what not themselves, and sometimes you will need to find a testing center to take a licensing exam....
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The person who said Get a degree, Apply is right and wrong.\n\nYou can do *some* teaching, such as subbing or assisting a certified teacher, just with a degree.\n\nTo be a full teacher, however, with your own classroom, you have to be certified or currently enrolled in a state-approved alternative certification plan.\n\nYour best option is to contact a nearby state or private university, and ask to speak to their college of education about becoming certified. If you don't yet have a degree, but are in college, you can get certification along with your degree. No matter what, you have to have a degree to be  anything more than substitute or an assistant.
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I love how many people make stuff up just for those 2 points!\n\nYou MUST have a degree in teaching to teach (NCLB "highly qualified"), but the degrees you already have are an excellent "plus." \n\nFirst, go to your nearest teaching college/university (NOT online) and ask to speak to a graduate school/education college counselor. They can give you information on the various acceptable certification coursework/programs in your state. The university should be able to guide you through the certification process and the various choices open to you.\n\nSecond, sign up as a substitute teacher in your local school district. While the coursework at the university is needed to make the state certification board happy, the actual classroom experience you get as a substitute is invaluable to YOU. It is remarkable, the difference between a first-year teacher with substitute experience, and one without. Substitute teachers also have supports that full teachers in their first years don't (especially for discipline).\n\nThird, give some volunteer time to children's programs not through the public schools (e.g. scouts, church groups, etc.). More than one environmental perspective is valuable, and it looks darn good on a resume.
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A teaching Certificate and some connections to get the job.
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I believe all states have a minimum Bachelor's Degree as a requirement for Teaching. Some ,like NY ,require a Master's. Check out the Arizona Department of Education's website for specific requirements or just visit any local 4 year college.\n\nhttp://www.ade.state.az.us/certification/\n\nhttp://coe.arizona.edu/pages/\n\nGood luck to you! :)
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The way you wrote this question indicates your grasp of the English language is not sufficient for teaching.  Have you done any research at all?  TOEFL (TEST of English as a Foreign Language) is a TEST, like the SAT or the GRE.  It doesn't have anything to do with teaching.\n\nThe advantages of getting a certificate are that EVERY decent school requires one.  Unless you want to work for the worst boss in the worst conditions for the worst pay you'll need to obtain a certificate.  Also, for someone like yourself who may have difficulty communicating in English, getting a certificate proves that you have an acceptable grasp of the English language AND the basic skills needed to teach it.  Online certificates aren't worth the paper they're printed on.  You need a certificate program that is at least 120 hours and includes real-life supervised teaching practice with real students.\n\n"He ate cake."\n"He has eaten cake."\n\nCan you describe the differences in meaning and form of those two sentences?  Can you describe the situations in which one would be appropriate but the other wouldn't?  This is the kind of thing you would teach to LOWER-INTERMEDIATE students.  Post your answer (proving you have a decent grasp of basic structures in the English language) and I'll edit my answer to give you more info about the certification process.
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In most states you need to complete a Bachelors degree in Education.  This can take anywhere from 3 years to 5 years depending on the program and how many credits you decide to carry.  If you already have a degree, than (in most states) you can apply for an emergency teaching certificate and complete your full certificate in the summer.  Additionally, keep in mind that now because of No Child Left Behind and other Legislation teachers are required to become Highly Qualified and continue taking courses to further their knowledge for the duration of their teaching career.
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Go to college first (but I'm sure you already knew that). After you graduate, you will need to get a teaching license in NY. The college you attend will have more information on how to get licensed and to get a job in the place that you want. Also, check out http://www.nysed.gov/.
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you must be a board passer and at least with  3 years experience in teaching.  try to  apply online  also
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Yes, I can make a couple of recommendations--links below. Be sure, though, that if you want to teach in a public school that you get a degree from a college or school that is accredited by both a regional accrediting agency (such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) and by the state department of education or public instruction in the state in which it is located. That will allow you to get a teaching license more efficently.\n\nOne option to consider is to go to your local community college for your first two years of schooling. You can get your courses at convenient times and they will be accepted at most all four year colleges.\n\nNote that there are any number of colleges offering distance education degrees (University of Phoenix, Capella University, Walden University) that are accredited, but they are also much more expensive. I didn't include them, but you can look them up online if you wish.\n\nBest of luck to you!
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A college degree usually takes 4 years.  In doing that you will receive your teaching certification if that's what you major in, and your student teaching semester will be included in the 4 year coursework.  With a GED, you should begin by taking courses at the local community college and then transfer into a place with a good program in elementary education.  You can do it in less than 4, but that's the standard guideline.\n\nSome people have mentioned the CBEST.  You should probably check out the requirements in your state.  That doesn't apply to every state's educational system.
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Hi Christina.  I am also looking at teaching jobs in other states.  Once you have researched the school district via website, learn all the application process from the human resources dept. and apply.  If you've applied online, you can still fax or send them a cover letter and resume.  Check out that state's Dept. of Education or state board of education for certification process.  If you are not certain you will move to that state, you should wait to file the certification papers; but if you have solid certification in your home state, you usually can be certified elsewhere and get a 1 yr. certificate until you take the required tests.  The only bummer now is that some schools won't even consider you because you don't have their state certification right now and it will take 3 or more months to get it.  If there are many available candidates, you have to try to sell yourself above the others.  Will you be able to visit that state?  You could set up a few dates about 2 weeks in the future and write or call the schools to let them know you will be available to interview on those dates.\nAlso be sure to research the state "mastery" or no child left behind assessment that state uses to show you know the objectives and can teach to prepare kids for those tests.\nGood luck!\nMJ
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Florida allows individuals who do not have teaching degrees to teach on a case by case basis. You first need to get a temporary teaching certificate. The information can be found here\nhttp://www.fldoe.org/edcert/level3.asp\nOn this page there are links to find out if you are qualified and what the process may entail.\nYou also may want to contact Broward's Schools Dept of Human Resources to answer any further questions.
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Hmm... check out Teach for America.  I think that you have to get the BA first, but it pays for your teaching certificate if you qualify for the program.  Otherwise, I hear that some states give you money after the BA (pay your student loans etc).  I believe Texas is one of these states.  Good luck!
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A teacher has to have a Bachelor's Degree (4 years) and a teaching certificate.  The certificate is usually earned by persuing your Bachelor's, doing a semester of student teaching, and then passing a teacher's exam.  \n\nA couple of states, like Massachusetts, are beginning to require teachers to hold a Master's Degree, which is an additional two years, but that is rare. \n\nIf you are considering teaching, I would strongly advise P.E.  You make as much as any other teacher, have your summers off, and far less responsibility.
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* Call your local public school headquarters, and ask if there is an "alternative certification" program where as long as you have a college degree, you can take classes/tests to get certified while you are already teaching and deduct the costs from your pay. If you teach a subject outside your credits, you may be required to earn additional course credits in that.\n* Also ask if there is another group that offers certification outside the school district.  In Houston it is called Region IV and\nit is better than the program offered by the public schools. Compare costs and requirements, and get recommendations from other teachers which one is better for your field of interest.\n* Can you contact Teach for America?  This nonprofit assigns college grads to teaching assignments to offset college loans.\n\nWhile you explore that, can you substitute teach? This may help you decide what subject, class size, demographics, etc. suit your teaching style, or which school administration you prefer.\n\nAs long as you have a college degree, you should be able to substitute teach or qualify for a program that will pay for your courses/certification out of your salary.  Good luck!
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Do you want to teach high school?\n\nDo you have a degree in education?\n\nIf you have a degree in education you need to determing which state in the US you want to teach in. You of course would need a work permit because you are from another country and a visa, etc.\n\nBut as far as teaching each state has different requirements. You would need to contact the state that you have interest in (board of education) and see which tests, etc. you need to take in order to get a license in that state.\n\nIf you want to teach at the university it is much simpler. You need at least a masters degree but it does not have to be in education. Simply contact a university that is hiring in your field and inquire. To teach at this level you would just need to get the work permits, etc. and would need to get a license for teaching.