Am I too old ...........?

Question

Im 26 (27 next month) & seriously need a new carerr change. I have worked in offices all my life - cant do it anymore. As myself & aprtner are thinking about starting a family later this year I thought that having a job such as teaching assistant would fit in well with future family. Would I be too old to start training for this kind of job? what qualifications do you need to apply?

Many Thanks

Answer 1

Education Law empowers school districts to employ persons as teaching assistants who provide direct instructional services to students under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher. The teaching assistant is provided general (as contrasted with direct or personal) supervision by the licensed or certified teacher(s) who are responsible for the students' instruction. Regular teachers provide direction and guidance to teaching assistants concerning the direct instructional services they are providing to students.

Teaching assistants, unlike teacher aides, are members of the teaching staff and must be given a probationary appointment as a teaching assistant. Recognizing that teaching assistants are not intended to replace licensed or certified teachers, it is not appropriate to assign primary instructional duties to a teaching assistant, regardless of any teaching license or credential the individual may possess.

Any person employed, as a teaching assistant, shall hold one of the following credentials: temporary license, continuing certificate; or a Level I, II, III or Pre-Professional certificate.  However, if an individual holds a teaching, pupil personnel, or administrative certificate, he or she need not also obtain a temporary license, continuing certificate, Level I, II, III or Pre-Professional certificate to serve as a teaching assistant, unless required by the employing district.

It is complimentary that you want to work in the school system. And NO, I don't think you are too old.  Your work experience would also be considered.  I would suggest that you contact the Board of Education in your city to get information.  Many schools don't offer positions as an "assistant" however, they might in your area.  Good luck to you in your search.

Answer 2

Absolutely not... I actually find it cool when somebody wanted to study despite of their old age..

Keep it up!!!

Answer 3

It's never too late!

Go for it!

Best wishes

Answer 4

Again certainly not. Your extra life experience should be an asset.

Answer 5

no... not at all. you would be surprised to see how many people are around your age and are workin in fields that have nothing to do with their major and are trying to start a career... so u are ok! good luck with the teaching assistant idea!

Answer 6

Too old? Are you kidding me? I was expecting to open this question to see that you were 50+.  You are only maybe 4-5 years out of college.  People switch careers even in their 40s and 50s and they are not too old.  You should go to your county's school system and look into the career switcher program.  That program will guide you through what you need to do to ensure your new career path.  Good luck!