I worked for 4 years at a school as a non-certified long-term substitute teacher. It's hard for me to find a long-term position. I am studying for the MTTC Upper Elementary test. They say it's a teacher's shortage but they are making it very difficult for those of us to become teachers. The school district screams, they want certified teachers I'm here to share that some non-certified teachers put in more work and care more for the students than the certified teachers.

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I get there is a shortage, but there has to be a standard, although minimal, to teach kids. That certification is the standard. Get it and you should have plenty of opportunities to have your own classroom. Best of luck!

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Honestly from what I have heard from new teachers, the requirements to become certified have been lowered because of the shortage. As a teacher of 21 years I have seen how much lower the expectations are today, our education system is suffering because the standards keep on getting lower every year.

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What they have to do is at least do something with the bachelor's degree like put it to use and with the csets just scrap it entirely because it's making it harder for us to become teachers reach out goals.Also try to help out with the teacher shortage because all the education cares about now a days is just money not about the kids education

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And... no. You're trying to meet the basic, minimal requirements those certified teachers have already met, yet you are already sure you are a better teacher than they are? Even though it sounds like you aren't sure you can/will do what they did?

I’m sure you’re not alone. Continue studying hard. There’s a time for everything; your time for joy will come soon. May God grant you favor!

Try for independent schools they tend to appreciate experience over the illusions government certification. I am experiencing a similar quest. Dont give up hope on us and our future.

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