What a Teacher at Fullerton Joint Union High School District Wishes They Had Known Before Entering the Education Industry
For undergraduate students interested in teaching, entry-level options include becoming an "instructional aide," similar to a teaching assistant, or a coach, which offers a stipend and "gets your foot in the door." After graduation, substitute teaching allows exploration of different schools and age groups within the district to determine career fit and preferred work environment.
Entry-Level Positions, Teaching Assistant, Coaching, Substitute Teaching, Career Exploration
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Dorothy Kim
Teacher
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UCSD
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Biology & Related Sciences, History, Art History
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Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Instructional aide positions offer classroom experience and support.
2. Coaching provides supplemental income and a pathway into the field.
3. Substitute teaching allows exploration of different schools and age groups within a district.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
As an undergraduate college student, you can become an instructional aide. This role is similar to a TA, and you'll be there to help the teacher in the classroom. This is definitely an option.
You can also be a coach, which is an after-school activity. You'll receive a stipend for this role. Additionally, it's a good way to get your foot in the door.
Right after you earn your four-year degree, if you're still curious about teaching, you can be a substitute teacher. You can go to any school in the district, work with any age group, and see if this is the right career for you. This is also a chance to discover which district you like best.
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