Become a Teacher
The future of the world depends upon teachers, who are responsible for the education of all students for their future careers.
Teaching is the greatest act of optimism. --Colleen Wilcox
Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. --John Dewey
One of the goals of education is not simply to fill students with facts and information, but to help them learn to learn. --Zaretta Hammond
Learn more about teaching. The video developed by Sinclair describes Kwanah Bronaugh's steps to teaching.
Watch Kwanah Bronaugh's Journey
Videos above were created by Sinclair Community College and feature the stories of capable educators that show how teachers change lives.
Across the web site are videos to explore. Please take time to explore these videos and explore how you might bring your own passions and talents to create change in the next generation of students.
Are you in Middle or High School and Thinking of Teaching?
Middle School: Many local schools districts provide YouScience or other assessments that will help you identify careers that connect to your interests, passions, and aptitudes. Take time to talk with you guidance counselor or your teachers about your interest in teaching and discuss whether College Credit Plus can help you take some of college courses during middle or high school that will set you on a path to a career as an educator.
High School Teacher Pathways or Teacher Academies: Dayton Public Schools has a teacher academy at Meadowdale High School. Read a news story about their work here. Mad River has a teacher academy at Stebbins High School. Explore the career options at Stebbins here. Trotwood-Madison High School also has a teacher education program who attended Wright State University's Future Educator Day--read more here.. Centerville HIgh School offers courses in early childhood education that meet the needs of persons interestsed in education, social services, and counseling careers. Read more about the Early Childhood Education options here. Northmont High School also offers a new teacher academy and you can learn more about the high school in general here.
Free Coursework: Advantage of College Credit Plus courses for future educators. Students interested in teacher can complete 30 hours or nearly one year of college free during high school. This is a tremendous advantage for students interested in becoming educators. Explore Pathways here.
What if I am out of high school?
Many pathways exist to getting a teaching degree. You may be considering going to college and need to know more about teacher education.
Paraprofessionals and Other Professionals: Many persons are already working as paraprofessionals, afterschool, early childhood education staff, or working in youth development. Many of these individuals may be eligible for scholarships like Teach 24 below.
Degree or Coursework in Other Fields: Some individuals in other fields like psychology, math, social work, sociology, history, and many, many others might be interested in getting a license to teach in Ohio.
Learning about Options for Licenses: The Ohio Department of Education has tremendous options to help individuals consider what license and what type of teaching might make most sense. Please check out their site here.