Entry-Level Positions for Aspiring Teachers With the State of California
Jamie recommends that undergraduates or graduates seeking entry-level teaching positions consider "substitute teaching" to explore different grade levels and adult education to discover where their passion lies. Teacher's aide positions offer classroom experience and insight into administrative tasks, helping individuals determine if teaching is truly something "you really wanna do".
Entry-Level, Teaching, Classroom Experience, Career Exploration, Teacher's Aide
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Jamie Carroll
Teacher
State of California and Highlands Community Charter School
UCR and CSUS
CSUS, MA: English TESOL
Spanish & Other Languages, Psychology
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Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Substitute teaching is a good way to explore different grade levels and school districts to find the right fit.
2. Becoming a teacher's aide provides classroom experience and insight into administrative tasks.
3. Gaining experience in the classroom is crucial to determine if teaching is the right career path.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate or graduate student might consider?
I would consider substitute teaching. I actually did substitute teaching for a year in two different school districts to see what level I would enjoy teaching.
I also taught adult education for a school district because I wanted to see where I fit in and where my passion was. So, I recommend substitute teaching.
Another possibility is becoming a teacher's aide so that you're in the classroom and can see what happens. As far as teaching, you can also observe the administrative tasks that the teacher has to do.
So, just do something in the classroom. Get in the classroom and see if it's something that you really want to do.
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