Is TEACHER ACADEMY for you?
Would you like to...
- Work side by side with professional educators in elementary, middle, high school, and special needs classrooms
- Develop the art of instruction by creating and teaching lessons that engage students
- Assemble a portfolio showing student understanding of national teaching standards
In this lab you need to be/have:
- A love for working with children/young adults
- Patient
- Creative
- Good organizational skills
- Good attendance
- Good work ethic
IN TEACHER ACADEMY YOU WILL EARN CERTIFICATION IN:
- First Aid/CPR Certification
SKILLS TAUGHT IN TEACHER ACADEMY:
- Orientation to Teaching Profession
- Internships
- Understanding the Learner
- Child Development
- Teaching Strategies
- Communication Skills
- Developing Technology Skills
- Guidance In Career & College Application
- Participation in Future Educators Assoc
- Planning Instruction
- Assessing Teaching & Learning
TYPICAL WAGES FOR JOBS IN THIS FIELD:
Teacher Aide $23,580
Elementary Teacher $52,840
School Counselor $54,130
Speech Pathologist $68,390
Physical Therapist $78,270
* Ohio Career Information System, 2010
** All require post-high school degrees
CAREER OPTIONS OPEN WITH THIS CERTIFICATION:
- This program is designed to give an advantage to students planning to major in the Education field once in College.
CAREER OPTIONS WITH ADDITIONAL TRAINING / EDUCATION:
- Teacher’s Aide
- School Teacher
- School Counselor
- Speech Pathologist
- Physical/Occupational Therapist
- School Administrator
ARTICULATED AGREEMENTS
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University
- CTAG Credit Available