Aspiring Educators 13.0101

Program Overview

Aspiring Educators is a PDE-approved program for college-bound juniors and seniors who are interested in becoming educators at the elementary and/or secondary school levels. This course is designed to give teaching candidates the tools to plan and deliver lessons, manage classrooms and behaviors, and provide learners with equitable and differentiated opportunities to succeed. The program provides theory work, industry certifications, guided clinical experiences at local schools, and the chance to earn college credits.

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Ethics
  • Public Speaking
  • Planning and Preparation
  • Learning Environment
  • Classroom Management
  • Human Growth and Development
  • Culturally Relevant and Sustaining Education and Inclusion
  • Professionalism
  • Reflective Practice

Careers & Initiatives

Jobs in Fayette and the surrounding counties are: Elementary School Teachers, Middle and High School Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Designers, Administrators, Teaching Assistants, and Substitutes.
 
 
In 2023, the average wage for an elementary school teacher in Pennsylvania was $52,138 annually.

Preferred Strengths

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Multi-tasking
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Basic Arithmetic
  • Reading and Interpretation
  • Patience
  • Empathy
  • Computer Skills 

Uniform Requirements

Class t-shirt
Black or khaki pants

Articulation Agreements

Program of Study Task List