what are the requirements for getting hired to teach?

amother ↓

Tue, Jul 05 2011, 7:04 am

What do you need to have on your resume to teach (middle school or up)?

I have almost finished a BA (it's a shana bet degree in Jewish Education but the accreditor doesn't call it that; I have to pick between calling it 'Humanities' or 'Liberal Studies' - which do you think sounds better?) I have done a lot of tutoring in seminaries - and that's about it.
What else do I need? A Masters? Can it be a Masters in Education or do I need one in every subject I want to teach?
What else?
If everyone is looking for a teacher with experience (which makes perfect sense), how do you get experience?

Thanks.

↑ amother

Wed, Jul 06 2011, 7:19 am

Wow, so many replies... thanks for your time.
In the US.
In any out-of-town city.
In any school - frum, non frum Jewish, secular private, alternative (like Montessori - there ARE Montessori middle schools), public but preferably not inner-city (I don't think it's a good match for my personality - the only thing about teaching that scares me is having to firmly maintain order - and anyway helping Jews is a higher priority for me and I don't think many are there).
Middle school, high school, and up.
Kodesh or humanities; anything before math, music, and gym. Off the cuff I could teach with relative ease any kodesh, English, history, art; with enough time to prepare I could do the sciences, too.
Full or part time, not as an assistant.
What does 'temporary or permanent' mean?

Thanks again!

↑ acccdac

Wed, Jul 06 2011, 8:14 am

one of the first things you should do as soon as you get back to the US (sounds like your in israel) call up all the jewish elementary/middle/high schools in your area and tell them you are available to sub if they need.

you need to start getting jobs to put on a resume.

to teach in public school you need to be certified. I am currently certified but I decided 6 years after I graduated to do that, which in hindsight was a mistake. I should have just taken the time after I got my BA to do a 1 year program and get myself certified.

the advantages of public are the benifits, the advantage of jewish school is the environment and possible tuition deduction. The jewish schools usually pay much less than the public.

if you want to PM me feel free to.

↑ Aribenj

Wed, Jul 06 2011, 5:31 pm

amother wrote:

You'd have to look into schools YOU want to teach at and find out what their requirements are. Most Montessori schools require you to have formal Montessori training. Otherwise, it really varies. Some schools are ok with a year or two of seminary, some schools require at least a Masters... So call the schools and find out!
But I agree with the person who said to start calling around and offer your services as a sub in the meantime. Experience is JUST as important as Education.