To start off as a teacher, then move up as an administrator...possible? how?

[erikiksaz]

I'm nearly completing my freshman year at a university and so far, so good. I've been tutoring and I actually enjoy it quite a bit. But, if i were to strictly pursue a teaching career, i think i'd be pretty tight on cash, no? So, i was planning on starting out as a teacher for a while, in the meantime gaining experience to move up the ranks, into administration (something like principal/VP, program coordinators).

My question is, how does one get into those fields? I'm still a hardcore newb at this, but i figure it's about time to ask!

 

[EagleKeeper]

Cross training.

You will need to go from a straight teacher to a department head.
Get some management training/courses.

Depending on the school system, you can get there in 5-10 years.

 

[Bistromath]

You will be required to complete a masters degree (or some form of continuing education) within a certain amount of time after hiring into a district. Go get your masters in Administration. Apply for admin jobs. presto.

 

[tec699]

Originally posted by: erikiksaz
I'm nearly completing my freshman year at a university and so far, so good. I've been tutoring and I actually enjoy it quite a bit. But, if i were to strictly pursue a teaching career, i think i'd be pretty tight on cash, no? So, i was planning on starting out as a teacher for a while, in the meantime gaining experience to move up the ranks, into administration (something like principal/VP, program coordinators).

My question is, how does one get into those fields? I'm still a hardcore newb at this, but i figure it's about time to ask!

Teacher pay sucks for California? Hmm.. I thought you guys did pretty well. I just got off the phone with my moms friend who teaches special ed and she told me that starting salary for teachers in her district is $40,000 I thought Cali was the same?

Anyway, Eagle is correct. Get your foot in the door and start teaching. Then take management courses at your local University. You'll need a masters degree to pursue a career as an administrator.

The pay is nice. School Principles in NJ make at least $75,000, while administrators can easily make over $100,000

 

[Zee]

indeed, if you ever reach the top and become a pres of a univ, you can easily it 230's