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azoodie
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Teaching without certification
I will be graduating with my PhD either in May or August and I have begun to look into teaching either undergrads or perhaps even high school students.
Anyone know how easy/difficult it may be to get a teaching job without being NYS certified? I am assuming I'd have to look for a NYC charter school or a Catholic school teaching position?
Any advice/help would be greatly appreciated!!!
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Posted 9/30/10 12:52 PM  |
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mrsBLT
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Re: Teaching without certification
i would say that with the teaching job market the way it is right now, getting a job without being certified would be damnn near impossible
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| Posted 9/30/10 1:49 PM |
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RadioLau
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Re: Teaching without certification
Posted by mrsBLT
i would say that with the teaching job market the way it is right now, getting a job without being certified would be damnn near impossible
Unfortunately I completely agree. I know people with multiple certifications that have been looking for ages.
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| Posted 9/30/10 3:06 PM |
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CAMCaps
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Re: Teaching without certification
Posted by mrsBLT
i would say that with the teaching job market the way it is right now, getting a job without being certified would be damnn near impossible
Depends. My friend is currently working towards her certification (1 year left) and got a job as a math teacher in the Bronx.
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| Posted 9/30/10 7:05 PM |
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TheDivineMrsM
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Re: Teaching without certification
It depends. If your PhD is in a high-need field (math, science) then you might have an easier time. Private schools and charter schools might not care about your lack of certification, but a public school certainly will.
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| Posted 9/30/10 7:22 PM |
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smooney
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Re: Teaching without certification
i started out in a private school without certification, but it was 9 years ago. the hours i did there counted towards my certification eventually, but since then they have changed the cert requirements. id go onto the stat ed website to find out what you would need to do. it may not even really be an option.
good luck though!
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| Posted 9/30/10 7:28 PM |
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Karen
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Re: Teaching without certification
I would imagine that the combination of 1) not being certified and 2) having a PhD (which makes you a very expensive new hire) - your odds aren't the greatest.
I would probably focus your search on colleges, where a PhD would be more valued. I think in the public (or even private) school system, your credentials are going to make you a very expensive candidate.
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| Posted 9/30/10 9:12 PM |
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azoodie
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Re: Teaching without certification
Posted by Karen
I would probably focus your search on colleges, where a PhD would be more valued. I think in the public (or even private) school system, your credentials are going to make you a very expensive candidate.
Thanks ladies for your input. I had a feeling it would be more difficult without being certified. My PhD will be in genetics so I thought I might have some luck as a science teacher.
I think I would be happier teaching undergrads but I thought I would try for some high school positions as well.
Thanks again! 
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| Posted 9/30/10 9:59 PM |
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jgl
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Re: Teaching without certification
Posted by azoodie
Posted by Karen
I would probably focus your search on colleges, where a PhD would be more valued. I think in the public (or even private) school system, your credentials are going to make you a very expensive candidate.
Thanks ladies for your input. I had a feeling it would be more difficult without being certified. My PhD will be in genetics so I thought I might have some luck as a science teacher.
I think I would be happier teaching undergrads but I thought I would try for some high school positions as well.
Thanks again!
you may have a better chance with science. My brother teaches Earth Science and got a job straight out of college 2 yrs ago.. His gf has been trying to an el ed position for 2 yrs
Message edited 10/2/2010 9:39:25 AM.
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sarahbelle
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Re: Teaching without certification
Posted by azoodie
Posted by Karen
I would probably focus your search on colleges, where a PhD would be more valued. I think in the public (or even private) school system, your credentials are going to make you a very expensive candidate.
Thanks ladies for your input. I had a feeling it would be more difficult without being certified. My PhD will be in genetics so I thought I might have some luck as a science teacher.
I think I would be happier teaching undergrads but I thought I would try for some high school positions as well.
Thanks again!
If you are open to working in an underachieving school, you might have better luck. NYC Teaching Fellows are always looking for Math and Science teachers, but you'll be committing to working in a hard to staff school. Good luck to you!
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| Posted 10/3/10 10:24 AM |
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Jacksmommy
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Re: Teaching without certification
Posted by jgl
Posted by azoodie
Posted by Karen
I would probably focus your search on colleges, where a PhD would be more valued. I think in the public (or even private) school system, your credentials are going to make you a very expensive candidate.
Thanks ladies for your input. I had a feeling it would be more difficult without being certified. My PhD will be in genetics so I thought I might have some luck as a science teacher.
I think I would be happier teaching undergrads but I thought I would try for some high school positions as well.
Thanks again!
you may have a better chance with science. My brother teaches Earth Science and got a job straight out of college 2 yrs ago.. His gf has been trying to an el ed position for 2 yrs
I think biology teachers are easy to come by though. If you get your certs in chem or physics that may give you a better chance!
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