What's involved getting ECE to teach?

[Alicia64]

I have a masters in another field and I'm interested in teaching once my kids are grown.

 

I know nothing about getting an ECE. How does it work? How many months would it take to attain one?

 

I'd like to be able to substitute and to do that they require an ECE.

 

Thanks,

 

Alley

[abcmommy]

Look on your state's DOE site.  Its different everywhere.  

[Crimson Wife]

In my state, getting a substitute credential took roughly 8 weeks. I had to take a basic skills test, pass a background check with fingerprinting, have my college transcript sent, and then wait around while the state processed the paperwork. I just checked the other day when the expiration date was, and the state is still processing paperwork submitted in May.

[DawnM]

Early childhood?  You mean like preschool?

[Alicia64]

Early childhood?  You mean like preschool?

 

I'm thinking elementary and middle school.

[Crimson Wife]

With the discussion of substituting, I assumed ECE = "Emergency Credential in Education". Those permits in my state allow substituting in any given classroom for no more than 30 days per school year for general ed and 20 days per school year for special ed. Longer-term subs need a different permit.

[DawnM]

I'm thinking elementary and middle school.

 

 

Ok, given that information:

 

I have only been a teacher in 2 states, CA and NC.

 

In CA we had something called an Emergency Credential.  I actually did this at age 22.  It is where you fill a need to teach that they can't fill otherwise, but you agree to take at least 6 credits towards your teaching credential while you teach full time.  You are paid the same as a first year teacher.

 

In NC, they call it lateral entry.  The same basic principals apply.  You agree to take at least 6 credits per year towards your credential (they call it license here) and you can work as a teacher.

 

Check with your state.  There may be tests involved as well.   In CA, I had to take a test called the CBEST (CA Basic Educational Skills Test) first.  

[Caroline]

In GA, we have a program called TAPP-Teacher Alternative Prep Program. You have to take the GACE, which is the GA licensing exam in the area you would like to teach. You get a job. Then you have three years to finish your license, generally through your RESA (regional education support agency) All of this is spelled out in detail on the Georgia Professional Standards Comission website.

 

It is easier to get a job when you are provisionally certified in high school or middle school. It's easier to get a job in math or science, because those are the high needs areas in Georgia. Middle schools generally require you to get double certified. It is also easier if you have a "hook." For example, I have a PhD in engineering from Georgia Tech and have taken the AP Calculus Summer Institute courses. There isn't a high school in Geoegia who wouldn't want me to teach math for them. (And I teach at one of the top public high schools in Georgia.) However, I spent seven years teaching in a high poverty (98% free/reduced lunch) school, which is what the program is all about. Most metro ATL counties won't hire alternative prep teachers for elementary school.

[DawnM]

In GA, we have a program called TAPP-Teacher Alternative Prep Program. You have to take the GACE, which is the GA licensing exam in the area you would like to teach. You get a job. Then you have three years to finish your license, generally through your RESA (regional education support agency) All of this is spelled out in detail on the Georgia Professional Standards Comission website.

 

It is easier to get a job when you are provisionally certified in high school or middle school. It's easier to get a job in math or science, because those are the high needs areas in Georgia. Middle schools generally require you to get double certified. It is also easier if you have a "hook." For example, I have a PhD in engineering from Georgia Tech and have taken the AP Calculus Summer Institute courses. There isn't a high school in Geoegia who wouldn't want me to teach math for them. (And I teach at one of the top public high schools in Georgia.) However, I spent seven years teaching in a high poverty (98% free/reduced lunch) school, which is what the program is all about. Most metro ATL counties won't hire alternative prep teachers for elementary school.

 

 

Adding that  in the states I have worked in, Special Ed and ESL are also considered high needs area.  Although I am not sure about the requirements/legalities of working with Spec. Ed. without certification.  I haven't looked into that.

 

Adding this is in case your bent is more towards either of these areas.