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So, You Want to Be a Teacher? Career Exploration

In this one-time class led by a school principal, students will explore the job of a teacher beyond the classroom walls. What are the pros and cons of the profession, and how can you start to prepare today for a rewarding career?
Lindi Metcalf
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(171)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
1 in-class hours
Homework
No outside work is required, but I am happy to answer additional questions through my Outschool email!
Assessment
As an Exit Ticket, the learner will complete a Google Form at the end of class to ask questions that can be addressed in future class sessions.

Class Experience

This class is specifically designed by a school principal to explore the teaching profession for high school students considering majoring in education.  After 4 years of college, what is a principal looking for when hiring a teacher?  

Topics that will be addressed include pros and cons of teaching, typical certification areas, salary and benefits included in the pay, how to prepare now as a high school student, and teacher evaluation.  Students will also learn about expectations outside the classroom required for all teachers.

There will be time for questions and discussions.  The goal of the class is to prepare students to be realistic about the profession so that they have the best chance of a happy, long-term career.

Learning Goals

Students will gain insight into the teaching career--from classroom responsibilities to financial considerations (salaries, benefits, etc).  Students will also learn ways they can prepare now, as high school students, for a successful career in this rewarding profession.  The goal of the class is to prepare students to be realistic about the profession so that they have the best chance of a happy, long-term career.
learning goal

Other Details

Supply List
The class outline will be presented through Google Slides as students engage in conversation and question/answer throughout the session.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2021
5.0
171reviews
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
24 years experience as a public school teacher and administrator (principal), responsible for hiring teachers:
Elementary Education--certified (with preschool, elementary, and middle school teaching experience)
Preschool Special Education--certified
Gifted and Talented Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
Education Administration (M.Ed. and Ed.D.)

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$14

per class

Meets once
60 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
1-15 learners per class

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