I want to become a Third grade teacher??

Question

I want to become a 3rd grade teacher.

Do you think i should pursue this career?

I can get accepted to Texas a and m in corpus Cristi Texas since I have the grades and rank. And school starts in Aug. 26, I can get an acceptance letter within 4 to 6 days.

So I'm wondering, should I do it, I don't want to end up living on a minimum wage pay. As a kid I like to pretend I was a teacher, and the dolls were my students, I know that sounds weird but yea. So should i??

Answer 1

If you feel that's what you want to do, go for it.  I'm going for teaching because I have wanted to do that forever.  But don't go into teaching just to make more money.  If you honestly love kids and care about them, then I would pursue it.  There's alot of teachers out there for the wrong reasons, make sure you want to teach for the right ones! =)

Answer 2

Before you commit to school --shadow a third grade teacher--------spend time in a classroom ---------- interview different teachers to understand exactly what the job requires.

Good luck