what course are need to become a elementary teacher?
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Definitely English.............
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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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http://www.indianchild.com/teaching_courses_diploma_certificate_teachers_india.htm\nThis might help.
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Each state is different.  I teach in Texas and there are dual qualifying tests. One of the tests is pedagogical and the other is content area based.  I teach Secondary American literature and British Literature, but your certification areas vary.  you could choose an English Language Arts and Reading Certificate like mine, which would allow you to teach grade levels 8-12 or you could do4-8 or a general educator certificate 4-8, or Early Childhood through 4.
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Your question is difficult to answer because each state within the United States has different accreditation requirements for its teachers. You must have certification from the state. If you already have a bachelor's degree you can apply for alternative certification and after completing the course you can start your career. Of course, if you have your master's degree or more you can try teaching at the collegiate level by applying at different universities. Here is a site I think might be useful to you. Good luck!
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To teach in Elementary School (multiple subject, self-contained classrooms) you must have at least a BA/BS in any subject, with a credential. To teach a single subject (High School, etc.) you need a BA or BS in that subject and a credential. It would be best if you contact the State of California through http://www.ctc.ca.gov/default.html . That is the State Credentialing Office. They have all the answers. You do not need a Masters to teach in California in K-12 education, and you usually only get $1000 extra per year for it. Good Luck.
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I depends where you live. In California, to be an assistant teacher, you need 6-12 e.c.e. units (2-4 early childhood education classes). Some schools hire you as a head teacher with 12 units. You can get this in one semester. The more units you have, the more pay you can get. Consider getting a Child Development or Education degree.\n\nMany programs hire teachers who specialize in a certain teaching philosophy (Montessori, High-Scope, Waldorf). Look into these philosophies and find one you like.
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Elementary school teachers get the same pay scale as every other teacher in the district.\n\nHowever, the elementary classroom requires a greater variety of materials, decorations, activities, etc., and there is minimal help from districts in buying those things.
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Go to the department of education for your state and look up the requirements.  With a master's, you can teach at a community college.  \n\nIf you want to teach K-12 you need a teaching credential.  If you didn't major in education and want to teach, you can do an Alternative Teaching Certificate Program.  These are acclerated programs for working adults, they give you all the coursework you need to become certified.  You can also do that kind of program through your school district IF you are hired for a teaching job.  You can't do it through your district unless you are hired.  \n\nIt's a confusing process, isn't it?  Start with your DOE website, though.  Good luck!
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If you intend to go into Elementary Education in college, it helps if you have had experience working with children. That's the biggest thing. You will take all the classes you need and do student teaching in your coursework.
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If you want to go the traditional route you would need a 4 year degree in teaching  and a teacher's certificate to be able to teach in the public school system.\n\nAnother route is to get National Board Certified. It is, I think, somewhat similar to getting the 4 year degree but I think it is more intense, but again I'm not sure.\n\nEither  way you would need to "prove" yourself by taking a national test, PRAXIS II, pass and complete the necessary courses to be  able to teach.
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yes, become a teaching assistant
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You will need a BS in Math and depending on your state, probably a teacher certification with it.  You can double major in many schools and have a bachelor degree in Mathematics and in Education.  If you really want a career teaching, and want it to be Math... that would be my choice.  Check on what teacher credentials are required in your state.\n\nSue
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I'm not sure exactly what you need, but here are some websites for elementary school students:
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You should study teaching.
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Well the criteria for pre-school education is to go to school that has an chile development program. The highest form of education you need to be a preschool teacher is to get your CDA (Child Development Associate) certification. This certification doesn't take very long to achieve and most of thetime the classes are in the evening depending on the institution you choose to go to. But once you have you CDA, there are only a few more classes until you can obtain you Associates Degree in child development.
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Every state has their own requirements for getting a teaching certificate.  The most common method is through a bachelor's degree from an accredited university.  That is the most widely accepted requirement for being hired by most school districts as well.\n\nSome states have alternative programs for getting a certificate.  Areas with teacher shortages will have more options.  Usually these alternative programs are meant to help out the districts with the biggest teacher shortage problems (which are often the least desireable school districts to work in).  \n\nFor more information, try searching for your state's department of education web page.  They will describe the process through something like "routes to liscensing," or "alternative credentialing," or some similar phrasing.\n\nEven with alternative options, the most thorough and professional way to get a certificate is through college.  That will also be how most districts base your sallary -- the number of credits you have.  College is the best option -- try it -- you may really like it!