{"id":69505,"date":"2020-04-29T15:10:42","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T22:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/southcarolina\/?p=69505"},"modified":"2024-03-08T08:35:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T16:35:15","slug":"4-steps-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/southcarolina\/teacher-resources\/teaching-in-south-carolina-blog\/4-steps-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a South Carolina Teacher in 4 Simple Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019re ready to make a difference and change lives for the better \u2013 becoming a teacher will do just that. Follow these four clear-cut steps, and you could be teaching in a South Carolina classroom in less than a year.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"teacherStep 1. Apply<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You\u2019re ready to cultivate your dream of becoming a teacher. Let get started. To begin, simply apply<\/a>. To be eligible, you only need a four-year bachelor\u2019s degree in any subject and a 2.5 GPA. Step one \u2013 complete!<\/p>\n

Consider the submission of your application planting the seed of your dream. Now, stand back and watch it grow. It\u2019ll take special care, but we have everything you need to tend to your budding aspiration. After applying and submitting your official transcripts, one of our experienced Program Advisors will help you develop your personalized path to successfully earn your South Carolina Professional Certificate. Continue to follow these steps, and you\u2019ll soon flourish into a fully certified teacher.<\/p>\n

\"onlineStep 2. Test & Train<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Next, a bit of dedication and preparation are required. Step two will help nourish your dream and promote personal growth. You\u2019ll be testing and training to set yourself up for success in the classroom.<\/p>\n

The first exam you\u2019ll study for is the Praxis II Subject Area exam in the corresponding subject area you\u2019re eligible to teach. To be eligible, you\u2019ll need to at least 21 credit hours \u2013 Consult with your Program Advisor to help you choose the subject area which best compliments your natural abilities. To prepare for the exam, avail of this list of study resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Your Classroom Readiness training is next. With over 176 hours of online training, your inner teacher is sure to bud. Created by leading educators, our flexible, online modules provide you with everything you need to learn to thrive in the classroom. Preview what you\u2019ll be studying by taking a virtual tour of your coursework<\/a>. Gradually, you\u2019ll develop the skills needed to start teaching.<\/p>\n

\"startStep 3. Teach<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Your invested time and energy have paid off! With at least 90 clock hours of your Classroom Readiness training completed, you\u2019re now ready to teach in the classroom after collecting your Statement of Eligibility. Once hired as a full-time teacher, you\u2019ll be issued an Alternative Route Certificate \u2013 let\u2019s get teaching!<\/p>\n

Strengthen the skills you\u2019ve acquired through your online training by putting them into practice in the classroom. As a full- or part-time teacher, you\u2019ll earn full salary and benefits<\/i> during your first year. You\u2019ll also be assigned a Field Supervisor who is dedicated to helping you overcome any obstacles, along with an on-site mentor. You can count on them to offer support and answer any lingering questions.<\/p>\n

Finish grounding any loose roots by completing your final requirements. After you complete your Excellence in Teaching and Learning training, along with your field experience projects and any remaining required exams, there\u2019s nothing holding you back.<\/p>\n

\"certifiedStep 4. Earn Your License!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve mastered your first year of teaching and are in the midst of a full bloom.<\/p>\n

Pending recommendation from your Principal, it\u2019s time to replant yourself for the next teaching phase. You will continue to teach for an additional two academic years \u2013 you\u2019ve got this. Before starting your final two years, Teachers of Tomorrow will confirm your good standing status, allowing you to renew your Alternative Route Certificate. With this, you can confidently head into your final year of teaching. Once you satisfy the South Carolina\u2019s Department of Education\u2019s required three years of teaching, it\u2019s time to trade your Alternative Route Certificate for a full Professional License.<\/p>\n

Whew! Take a breath. You\u2019ve undergone an amazing transformation. From a seedling of a dream to real-life teacher, you have arrived. Welcome.<\/p>\n

Becoming a teacher is a journey that begins from within. Are you ready to watch yourself grow?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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