Teaching Assistant

The Teacher Prep Program focuses on various careers within the educational system. This career major is designed to introduce students to various teaching and educational careers in kindergarten through high school. Students will be able to gain certification as a teacher's aide and work toward entering a college teaching program. This will allow graduates to begin working immediately in a classroom setting or give them an early advantage for acceptance into a college education program.

Licensure / Certifications

  • Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment
  • CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

At A Glance

Open To

High School Juniors and Seniors, and Adults

Campus

Rockwell

Total Hours Required

480 hours

Length

  • Full-time: 5 months of instruction
  • Part-time: 10 months of instruction
  • Program length may vary based on progress rate and/or summer school attendance

Times

Two sessions: 7:55 am - 11:00 am and 12:30 pm - 3:35 pm, Monday - Friday

High school students and part-time adults enroll in either the AM or PM session. Full-time adult students enroll in both sessions.

Courses

  • Education Technology 60 hours
  • Introduction to Education 120 hours
  • Teaching Diverse Learners 120 hours
  • Instructional Planning and Classroom Management 120 hours
  • Teaching Internship 1 60 hours

Tuition & Costs

Costs for High School Students

Cost of Attendance Sheet (Coming Soon)

Students are required to provide SSN and complete a background check. Francis Tuttle Technology Center pays for background check.

Costs for In-State Adult Students

Cost of Attendance Sheet (Coming Soon)

Students are required to provide SSN and complete a background check. Francis Tuttle Technology Center pays for background check.

Costs for Out-of-State Adult Students

Cost of Attendance Sheet (Coming Soon)

Students are required to provide SSN and complete a background check. Francis Tuttle Technology Center pays for background check.

Employment & Outcomes

Salary Range

TBD

per hour

Pass Rate

New Major

Pass Rate

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this program are qualified to work for:

Teacher Assistant, Paraprofessional

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