I'm thinking of pursuing a career in teaching in New York state.  What should I do to get started.?
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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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First, know what kind of education you want to specialize in...Primary, secondary, special ed, preschool, etc...\n\nSecond, choose a school that is in the state you want to teach in. \n\nThird, research if you can. Find out which schools have the best graduation rates, and highest number of graduates in education. Choose a school that has a good program. \n\nFourth, dont get hung up on the school name. A state university degree will be just as good as a private school. \n\nFifth, minor in child development, child psychology, or sociology. These become VERY helpful when you are looking for a teaching position.
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One potential thought on this would be to find the best school for this in the state in which you want to teach in.  Getting your degree, training and ceryification fast-tracks you through a lot of red tape when it comes to teaching, that an out-of-state trained teacher will have to deal with.
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Yes, I am a Sub in NY for 2 years now (earned MS is '04). It's tough all over. Best thing to do in order to keep your head above water is to tutor privately and sub locally. Many schools dont think of the quality of education, they think of the quantity of the salary to be spent (unfortunately). I had my own experience where I was "over qualified" and they took a lesser degreed educator. Let's just say that after subbing for her class they got what they paid for ;-) . Keep your head up, you're not alone in this!
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Good choice... teaching is a wonderful career!\n\nAs to where you should go to college, it depends in what subject area you plan to teach students.
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I know one teacher who did this.  He had a regular teaching certification to teach high school English.  He got paid the same as any teacher working at a NYC public school.  (In fact, he got the job through the NYC Teaching Fellows, a program that hires people with a bachelors degree but no teaching credential or experience to teach in NYC public schools).\n\nThe school where he taught was connected with the juvenile detention facility.  It was a strange situation, because the penal system was in charge of the children's incarceration, but the department of education was in charge of the school.  Plus there was a lot of instability, with children coming and going depending on their sentence, or transfers to another facility.\n\nIf you are thinking about doing it, God bless you.
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People who are looking to find a teacher will not be looking here. I would suggest looking up all the montessori preschools in your area, as far as you are willing to travel every day. Go and hand in your resume and offer yourself as a casual teacher. When a job does become available, they will offer it to you because you know the kids, staff and routine and they have seen what a great worker you are.\n\nOtherwise, look in the local classifieds.
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Helly!\n\nDont give up now, you have put a lot into your career choice, treat it as experience and move on to a better school in a better area, tell them about your experience  they will understand, all teachers have been there at one time or other, thats life. Go for it, its your life you are talking about. Good luck helly !
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If you are in the United States, you need to do the following:\n\n1. Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Education, with your specialization as Elementary. If you are interested in becoming an art teacher, your specialization would be Art, or you could extend your program and have two specializations. This includes coursework, field observations, practicums, and student teaching.\n\n2. Pass state professional competency exams in basic skills, general knowledge, professional knowledge, and your area(s) of speciality.\n\n3. Pass local, state, and federal background checks.\n\n4. Obtain a state license (your teacher prep program will help you get everything done for that).\n\nI would also recommend that while you get your degree, you work as a substitute teacher as soon as you  have enough college credits to qualify for hire. You can sub different grade levels and get a real feel for what level you like best, and it builds your resume.\n\nVolunteer teach kids' art classes at your local library, museums, and/or community college to gain additional experience and build your resume.
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This questions can't be answered in "years"\nYou have to have an advanced degree, in addition to your BA in NY.\nOther states may differ.\nThe normal path is:\nget BA, become teacher\nGet MA in your subject area, keep being teacher\nGet second MA in 'principalism', wait for your chance, then become an administrator (assistaant prin/ dean)\nWait for an opening and become a principal.\nIt can happen in as little as 8 years maybe...but rarely
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Are you certified to teach?\n\nLAS VEGAS< NEVADA  USA is always looking for teachers and a special fast-track program is available.  \n\nLook for CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT \n            in Las Vegas, Nevada  USA\non a website.  Good luck in your endeavors!
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Depending on what you teach there's some jobs here in central Illinois looking fo teachers. I don't know salary or anything but there is a need for teachers last I knew.
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The first thing you need to do is get enrolled in a teacher training program at a local university or college. Also, you  could look of the Department of Education online. It would be easy to find by doing a search. For example, if you wanted to teach in Ohio, you would do a search for Ohio's Department of Education website.
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Welcome to the profession!\n\nFirst, if your district does not assign mentors for first year teachers, ask your principal to recommend someone in your building that is experienced, friendly, and has excellent classroom management skills. Plan to have regular observations, both him/her observing your room, and you observing theirs, and discussions with them about it.\nSecond, get to know your specialists...ELL teachers, special ed teachers, music/art/PE/library teachers, etc. Be aware of their strengths, and turn to them when planning for and developing instructional strategies for students in your class.\nThird, avoid "clique" participation. Stay open and friendly, as much as you can, with all staff, but stay away from becoming a part of any small sub-group, especially gossipy groups.\nFinally, have detailed plans way ahead of time, and then expect to change those plans daily. Having the overall structure in place ahead of time gives you a scaffold from which to do your daily adjustments.\n\nClassroom management is 90% of the success of your classroom. Set clear, simple rules and consequences, and be firm, inflexible, and fair in implementing those rules and consequences. Plan and practice classroom routine the first couple of days (what do you want your kids to do, step by step, when they need to sharpen a pencil, use the bathroom, get a drink of water, finish their work, etc., etc.).\n\nGood luck!
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New York, becuase I am really in to broadway musicals. I have acted in them through school, and now in community theatre. I want to move there and be on Broadway!
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This is a link to New York City's Education Department, you can do a search of the site.\nYou can also email questions from the site's home page.\nhttp://schools.nyc.gov/default.aspx
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Get better teachers.  \n\nBy the way, didn't you know what teachers made prior to becoming one.  If the answer is no, you support my position that teachers aren't all that bright.  If the answer is yes - be quite about it.\n\nFACT 1 The ones we have now scored the lowest on college entrance exams of ANY profession.\n\nFACT 2 On an hourly basis, teachers are among the highest paid for those with only a 4 year degree. \n\nFACT 3 Teachers work less than 3/4  the number of hours as the rest of the work force.\n\nI think you should consider yourself lucky for what you have and instead of putting energy into getting more money, put that same energy into becoming a better teacher.\n\nIF YOU CAN READ THIS, THANK YOUR PARENTS FOR IT IS MORE THAN LIKELY THEY WHO GAVE YOU THE LOVE OF READING, NOT YOUR TEACHER.