Make a difference in the lives of students
If you’ve always known you wanted to be a teacher, this is the program for you! In Teacher Academy, you’ll learn the foundation of what makes a great teacher and then put that knowledge into practice in a real classroom in the community as you work alongside a mentor teacher.
Begin your teaching journey as you -
- Create lesson plans
- Discover the art of classroom management
- Explore all the ways that students learn
- Get actual classroom experience in a range of subjects, settings and grades
- Practice your teaching skills alongside a mentor
- Understand how school systems are structured and organized
- Explore opportunities for scholarships and free college credit
Learn to Use*
Tools & Equipment
- Pencil sharpener
- Erasers
- Google Classroom
- YouTube
- TikTok
Earn Certifications
Through this program, you’ll be prepared to earn -
MiYDA
Earn College Credit
Up to +12 free college credits available*
*Students must meet requirements.
The number of credits varies by college.
Future Career Options & Earnings
Future Career Options
After High School
Child Care
Daycare
Paraprofessional
Substitute Paraprofessional
With Additional Training or College
Childcare Provider
Lead Preschool Teacher
K-12 Classroom Teacher
K-12 Special Education Teacher
School Counselor
Principal
Curriculum Specialist
Reading Specialist
Occupational Therapist
Speech Therapist
School Psychologist
Future Earning Potential
The range of pay for professionals in [industry/field] covers a broad range and depends upon many factors. Below are annual salary ranges for a few roles this program may lead you into.
Title - $0-$0
Location
Classes are taught at:
Kent Career Tech Center
Instructors
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