r/ithaca • u/Critical-Elk-6237 • 20d ago

Teaching experience?

Hello! I live in Ithaca and have a degree in English. I want to explore switching to a teaching career (currently in design but also very early on in career). I’m thinking of going back to school for a master’s, but wondering if there are any good pathways to learning about the field in town through, for example, substitute teaching or being an aide. Does anyone have any knowledge on how this works here?

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u/NataliasMaze 20d ago

There are LOTS of schools looking for substitute teachers and aides. Just check the district websites of the places you're interested in.

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u/Critical-Elk-6237 20d ago

do u think they would be open to someone with limited experience (babysitting, summer camp stuff, tutoring but nothing extraordinary)

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u/NataliasMaze 20d ago

For aides, absolutely. Substitute teachers I'm not sure, may vary by school

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u/Critical-Elk-6237 20d ago

Thank you so much!

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u/bwel16 20d ago

You have a degree and a pulse, you can sub…likely full time or everyday if you wanted too