1.Other than teachforamericans, what are the quickest ways of becoming a teacher fresh out of college with only a science bs?

2.Is there a way to just hop right into a job? I've heard that math and science teachers are in such high demand in poor schools that they will hire anybody with a degree in the subject if they can pass a few tests. But I haven't found anything online about that. Is that true?

3.Are there some states that don't require licensure/certification at all? Do some states not require an education degree? what about nc? wake county? florida? new york? Any information is welcome.

*Answers should not be based on the likelihood of being hired but more of the legality/possibility of being hired at all and shortest pathways of raising that legality/possibility of being hired.

6/1/2008 4:42:23 PM

you don't need a license or anything if you teach at a private school.

6/1/2008 4:44:04 PM

1. Google

2. lateral entry

6/1/2008 4:47:07 PM

Also how much of a salary hit if any do lateral entry teachers take?

6/1/2008 5:19:55 PM

I'm not trying to be a dick but 100% of the information you're seeking is available on the NCDPI website.

6/1/2008 5:22:18 PM

I want to hear peoples opinions and experiences which is why I chose a message board instead, sorry.

6/1/2008 5:23:19 PM

Opinions about what? All your questions are procedural and administrative.

6/1/2008 5:27:37 PM

What science?

6/1/2008 5:46:15 PM

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"Teaching without certification, licensure."

see school of rock. impersonation.

6/1/2008 6:30:48 PM

Lateral entry teachers are just like licensed teachers with a few extra pieces of paperwork. Getting a job is not that difficult as long as nobody who is licensed applies for the job. State law mandates that if a licensed individual applies, they automatically get precedent over lateral entry folks (however exceptions are often made are rules are bent).

Lateral entry teachers make the exact same as a regular teacher however you will most likely not be eligible for the sign on bonus offered by the county you're hired in. You will be required to take 6 credit hours a year for three years so you can get your license.

The school system will send your transcript in to the Regional Alternative Licensure Center (RALC) for them to evaluate your courses and lay out your plan of study to get you licensed. The other alternative to RALC is to go through a graduate program that also offers a license upon completion of your masters.

With a science degree be prepared to teach either biology or physical science however they will probably prefer to place you in a non-EOC course. Be prepared for some minor BS. If you don't complete your 6 credit hours your license will not be renewed thus you will lose your job. RALC does a fairly good job at substituting courses you have taken with your undergrad for teaching courses...such as Eng 112 for your Reading in the Content Area (really all depends on what Region you fall under).

To do lateral entry you need at least 20 hours in the curriculum and they can get picky on that. For example, you couldn't teach elementary with a science degree.

Good luck. Teaching is rough, especially if you can't figure out the NCDPI website or google.

6/1/2008 6:46:56 PM

look up the regional alternative licensure center. they have some information, but lateral entry info is scarce, vague, and sometimes reminds you of Monty Hall. talk to a lot of people, because you will get a lot of different answers. my lateral entry procedure was fairly clear, but some people have had a lot of confusion.

6/1/2008 7:15:28 PM

I know a person that did lateral and had NO education beyond HS...it was to teach construction (which is very popular)n at my old HS. He has been doing it for several years now.

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6/1/2008 9:39:56 PM

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"Teaching without certification, licensure"

Unlikely nowadays. There's a huge glut of teachers moving down here from the North.

You might be able able to snag a math or science position at places like Durham, Charlotte, or Fayetteville, though.

6/2/2008 2:18:53 PM

Good luck. Teaching is rough, especially if you can't figure out the NCDPI website or google.

6/2/2008 2:39:42 PM

come teach in maryland. There is such a shortage of science and math teachers here that they will hire most anyone

6/2/2008 2:48:21 PM

haha the state of maryland offered me 2 jobs without even interviewing me. I said no thanks...

6/2/2008 5:19:09 PM

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"Good luck. Teaching is rough, especially if you can't figure out the NCDPI website or google."

hahaha

6/2/2008 5:21:04 PM