US Teaching Roles for Foreign Teachers from Africa and Elsewhere
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There is a shortage of teachers in key subject areas and specific geographic locations throughout the United States. The U.S. Department of Education welcomes foreign educators who can satisfy the rules and requirements for teacher certification.
While the details for teaching credentials vary by state, see below for general certification requirements for K-12 teachers in the United States:
- Completion of Bachelor’s Degree (or foreign equivalent)
- Completion of accredited teacher preparation program
- Those looking to teach in secondary education must complete a designated number of credentials in the specific subject areas
- Most states require candidates to pass state teacher certification exams, as well as tests that demonstrate foreign educators’ proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics.
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https://www.ticrecruitment.com/
Three Routes to Becoming a Teacher
A. The Bachelor’s Degree Program Route
- Enroll in an accredited college or university. To become an elementary school teacher, major in education or liberal studies. To become a secondary school teacher major in the subject you would like to teach (e.g. English, biology) and minor in education.
- If your undergraduate program did not include a teacher education program, attend one accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
- To qualify for a teacher education program, you may need to pass the Praxis I exam on reading, math and writing or take specific state required exams.
- To earn your state teaching credential:
- Pass the Praxis II exam or your state’s specific exams in your content area.
- Apply for certification.
- Pass clearance requirements, including fingerprint screenings and medical screening.
- Congratulations! You’re now certified to teach!
B. The Alternative Certification Route
- If you’ve already earned your bachelor’s degree, enroll in a state-approved alternative certification program.
- To qualify for an alternative certification program, you may need to pass an entrance exam and pass background and health screenings.
- Begin working as a teacher with temporary certification.
- Complete accelerated coursework for a standard certification while working.
- Earn your state teaching credential:
- Pass the Praxis II exam or your state’s specific exams in your content area.
- Apply for certification.
- Congratulations! You’re now certified to teach!
C. The Master’s Degree Program Route
- If you’ve already earned your bachelor’s degree and want a program that will offer you more preparation before entering a classroom enroll in a Master’s of Art in Teaching degree program from an accredited university.
- Develop a pedagogical foundation with core curriculum classes.
- Specialize in a concentration in elementary education, single subject education (e.g. math, science), special education, gifted education or English as a second language.
- Gain in-class experience by working with a mentor teacher.
- Complete a capstone project on research and implementation.
- Earn your state teaching credential:
- Pass the Praxis II exam or your state’s specific exams in your content area.
- Apply for certification.
- Congratulations! You’re now certified to teach!
In order to obtain your teaching certification, states require the following:
- Undergraduate Education: Hold a Bachelor’ Degree from an accredited college
- Teacher Education: Complete a teacher education program from an accredited college/university or undergo a teacher preparation alternative certification program
- Testing: Most states require the passing of state-specific teacher tests and/or the PRAXIS exam
- Masters Degree: Most states require teachers to earn their Masters Degree in order to become a certified teachers
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