I am currently getting my masters in Elem Ed/Special Ed (dual degree). I am not a teacher nor am I in the field at all. My job is nice and easy and I often have off on Wed (4 day work week except when they need me) so it's better to do schoolwork.
I am thinking about quitting next year and being a TA. It will mean a hefty cut in salary (but I'll be married by then). I need more experience other than observing b/c I'm still scared to death that I can't do it and question myself every other day. I'm hoping that by being in a classroom setting everyday I will begin to feel more comfortable.
QUESTIONS: Do you know if TAing for 2 years takes care of Student teaching? (I've heard this but don't know if it is true)
Does your years as a teacher (towards retirement) begin when you start TAing?
Does anyones schools use/need TAs??
Thanks so much
Jodi73
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Christmasbride,
I do not want to sub. I am working in a NYC city school and it is so bad. I just want to get out ASAP!
christine1221
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I feel your pain! I was there 5 years ago! you have fm!
bride04
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I have a list of all of the districts that are hiring for September. I got the list from Hofstra's ed. dept. There are way too many districts to type. If I can get FH to hook up the scanner I will try to scan it in.
About 2 years ago I subbed in a district and I did not have my certification at that time. My sister subbed as well and she did not even have a degree in anything education related. I think they required a college degree, but they did not care in what major. It might have changed since then.
