One may be certified in Texas schools through the Rice Education Certificaion Program. As well as offering a program to undergraduates, there is also a Master of Arts in Teaching program which requires one year of coursework. Also, one may be certified at Rice through a non-degree program.
National program trains you to teach during the summer. Places you into a disadvantaged public school for two years. You earn teacher certification by taking classes in the evenings while you are teaching.
Rice students may earn a teaching certificate while pursuing an undergraduate degree. Students take education courses during the semester and do student teaching in the summer.
Learn about teaching overseas in American schools. Includes a list of jobs. Note: teaching overseas often requires teaching certification and experience.
Allow you to begin teaching immediately. A special plan is drawn up for you to begin teaching with the expectation that you will get certified within 3 years. See theDeficiency plan Private School Employment Networks and Placement Agencies private schoolemploymentinfo from U of Has an example.
- Info about getting certified to teach- Job banks and other info about public schools- Private school job opportunities and info- For both private and public schools, international schools and specialprograms- Current undergraduates may apply to these programs to teach during thesummerFor more information, contact the Rice Education Certifprivate schoolemploymentication Office:Elizabeth Heckelman (heckel@rice.edu) 713-348-4727
Free to apply. Matches your application with prospective employers. Used by many private schools nationally. Website includes a list of jobs, internships, and summer opportunities.
Match your credentials with possible job openings. Most agencies are free for teacher candidates to apply. Most ask for letters of recommendation, but other information may be submitted online.
States normally requirecertificationto teach in their public schools. Most universities offer certification programs. Certification requirements vary from state-to-state, but one may transfer certification to another state relatively easily once it is obtained. Other options to get into the classroom more quickly includealternative certificationprograms anddeficiency plans. For more information, contact any member of the Rice University Education Certification culty.
Private School Employment Networks and Placement Agencies private schoolemployment,Olga Trejo(olgatrej@rice.edu) 713-348-4826
National program trains you to teach during the summer. Places you into a disadvantaged public school for two years. You earn teacher certification by taking classes in the evenings while you are teaching.
The Alternative Certification program allows you to become certified while teaching in an HISD school.
or a member of theRice Education Club
Provides certification information, job banks, and other information about public education in each state.
TheRice Education ClubCompiled by Daniel Heller, 4/2000.
