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Elkhorn Public Schools Teacher Cadet Program allows a high school senior the opportunity to volunteer in an elementary or middle school classroom to gain insight into the career field of education while developing the skills needed to be successful in a career working with youth.
The goal of our program is to provide our students with a knowledge and experience that will empower them as they pursue their occupational goals.
Through class assignments, teacher cadets will:
Develop their own digital teacher portfolio.
Gain employment skills.
Learn workplace etiquette.
Discuss teacher cadet experiences.
Refine workplace competencies.
Interact with students on a daily basis.
Assist supervising teachers in making a difference in their students’ lives.
Ideally, the teacher cadet period is set up in the morning from 8:10 - 9:45 a.m. or in the afternoon from 1:45 - 3:15 p.m., but this educational experience may occur anytime during the school day.
It is strongly recommended that teacher cadets have completed the child development class. This experience allows them to apply the principles of instruction and lesson planning taught there.
The senior begins their cadet experience at the high school. During this first week, the cadet reviews development, discipline, and lesson planning theories.
Throughout the semester, the cadet will turn in assignments to the Career Awareness Advisor that reinforces these concepts as well as other educational concerns.
Cadet Responsibilities
Cadet Responsibilities
Pre-Work Activities & Cadet Responsibilities
Pre-Work Activities & Cadet Responsibilities
Complete teacher cadet liability form and school/teacher request form.
Attend a MANDATORY meeting before the semester begins.
Complete all pre-site Google Classroom assignments before entering the on-site classroom.
Cadets report to the cadet site for 1 1/2 to 2 hours everyday that school is in session. Cadet time is not to be used as a study hall or time to make-up missed assignments in other courses.
The goal of completing a minimum of 8-10 hours at an cadet site each week.
Monthly Assignments/Projects on Google Classroom focus on skills and techniques of becoming a highly effective employee while building your career portfolio.
Cadets are encouraged to meet face-to-face/Zoom with the CAP advisor as needed. Meetings may be required depending on the circumstances.
On-Site, Work-Based Activities
On-Site, Work-Based Activities
Be reliable and prompt.
Be well-groomed and wear appropriate attire.
Keep cell phones off and away.
Demonstrate a positive, courteous, and cooperative attitude.
Notify the supervising teacher if you are going to be late or absent.
Ask your supervising teachers about the different ways your high school classes relate to their work.
Identify and observe practical applications of academic and career concepts.
Ask supervising teacher about their career path and suggestions for others interested in the field.
Identify the skills and education needed to obtain employment in the education field.
Complete all assignments through Google Classroom.
Complete a digital teacher portfolio.
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