(Frequently Asked Questions)
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- What kind of degree do I need to teach?
- Do you have full-time employment?
- If I have K-12 certification, am I certified to teach adult education?
- How do I obtain Missouri Adult Education Certification?
- Are
fingerprinting and the background check necessary if I have recently
completed them for another agency?
- How much does the workshop cost?
- For how long is my certification valid?
- Does Parkway have any requirements?
- Do I get paid for state certification and Parkway training time?
- How do I apply?
- Do you require lesson plans?
- Are there any other requirements?
- Why is record keeping so important?
- Lesson planning, record keeping and certification seem to be big issues, but what is the teaching itself like?
1. What
kind of degree do I need to teach?
All teachers must have a Bachelor's Degree. We prefer teaching experience,
especially experience in ESL, GED® preparation, or basic skills. (Click here for more information.)
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2. Do
you have full-time employment?
No, all our positions are part time. We have classes during the morning, afternoon
and evening Monday through Friday
at our main location and at a variety of sites, as shown on
the schedule of classes.
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3. If
I have K-12 certification, am I certified to teach adult education?
No, you must obtain adult education certification.
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4. How
do I obtain Missouri Adult Education certification?
The state of Missouri requires a precertification workshop in order to begin
the certification process. Additional professional development is required to
maintain certification.
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5. Are
fingerprinting and the background check necessary if I have recently
completed them for another agency?
Yes.
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6. How much does the workshop cost?
Once we hire a teacher, either for a position or as a sub, the workshop, hotel and most meals are paid for by the program.
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7. For
how long is my certification valid?
Certification is valid for a fiscal year.
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8. Does
Parkway have any requirements?
We require classroom observation and training with the GED or ESL coordinator.
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9. Do
I get paid for state certification and Parkway training time?
Training hours are paid at stipend rate. Workshop time is not reimbursed.
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Call us and we will be happy to send you an application
or download an application
from our site. After that we will contact you to come in and
observe classes.
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11. Do
you require lesson plans?
Lesson plans and record keeping are required. Most
of this work is done on the teacher's own time.
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12. Are
there any other requirements?
Since we are federally and state funded, our teachers are required to keep
detailed attendance and testing records as stipulated by the state.
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13. Why
is record keeping so important?
The program's budget is determined by several factors including progress made by students on the government mandated pre-and post-testing.
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14. Lesson planning, record keeping and certification seem to be big issues, but what is the teaching itself like?
GED classes are very individualized and the teacher
generally works with students on a one-to-one basis but will also spend a part of each class presenting a group lesson. ESL
classes are more of a group dynamic with the teacher acting as a facilitator
for the group. Since students WANT to be in class, the atmosphere of the classroom
is positive and very rewarding for the teacher.
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