The Teacher Academy for K-12

The Teacher Academy K–12 program helps students who want to become teachers or work in schools. Students learn what it’s really like to be a teacher and why teachers are important. The program teaches basic skills for working in education and helps students decide if this is the right path for them. Students take classes and get real-life experience in schools to better understand how teaching works. This program can lead to jobs like classroom aide, preschool teacher, or school counselor, and also prepares students to go to college to become a certified teacher.

What You’ll Learn

• What it’s like to be a teacher
• How to help different types of learners
• Teaching skills and strategies
• Real-world experience in schools
• Opportunities to earn college credit in high school

Hands-On Experience

Students take part in both classroom learning and fieldwork in real school settings. They learn how to support students from all backgrounds and how to meet different learning needs. Students may also earn college credit through special dual enrollment classes.

Certification

Students in this program may earn:

• Adult CPR/First Aid
• ParaPro Certification
• Praxis Core (basic teacher skills test)

Employment Opportunities

After graduation or with senior-year co-op:

• Assistant teacher
• Child care worker
• Camp counselor
• Classroom aide

With more college or training:

• Elementary or high school teacher
• Special education teacher
• Adult education teacher
• School counselor or psychologist
• School librarian or media specialist
• Principal or school leader

Earning Potential Range:

Students in this field can earn between $13.25 and $17 per hour, with more pay possible for those with a two- or four-year degree.

Locations:

School Emblem	Instructor
Howard High School of Technology	Ms. Lindsay Tietze
Delcastle Technical High School	Dr. Lynette Hollis

Note: The Teacher Academy program at Howard High School of Technology includes both Early Childhood and K–12 education.