I would like to teach on a one on one level with children under 10 years old. How do I go about doing that?

Question

What education would I need to do this? What is that type of teaching called? I'd like to sit and teach a child colors, words, numbers and other things.

Answer 1

a good way to get your feet wet in the teaching area, before you get in too deep and decide that you don't want to teach or tutor is volunteer at the school, day cares, or churches around your area. if you decide that you like tutoring then i would suggest go to Americorps. they are like the peace corps, but domestic. i was in it for two years and they give you a scholarship at the end of your term so you can go to school and become a teacher, if that is what you want. good luck in your search.

Answer 2

Potential jobs for you would include tutoring and working as a classroom aide in an elementary school or preschool or daycare setting.  You could also do TSS work, which is one on one work with children who need a little extra behavioral work.  (TSS work can be very stressful and is more about behavior, so this doesn't really seem like what you are looking for.)  I think you should call your local elementary schools and explain what you'd like to do and see if they have any positions available for tutors or aides.  Also ask if there are any preschool programs you could check into.  Call those programs and ask what sort of credentials they require.  Some of them will allow you to start with just a high school education, others will require a CDA or degree.  

Good luck in your search!  I started with similar interests and have been teaching at the preschool level for 10 years now and I love it.  I also ran a school age day care program for a while and did a lot of tutoring in conjunction with that program.

Answer 3

I think there's no substitute for actual teaching experience in regards to this.  I would strongly suggest getting an education degree and having quite a few years in the classroom.  

There's just so much you learn and so many tricks you learn when you're in the classroom and you have to think on your feet.  5 years in a classroom with ... say 30 kids a year (just to make the math easier).  That's 150 students you have taught who all think and act differently, which means you had to adjust to 150 students' learning styles.  In learning how to tutor, nothing can compensate for classroom time.

Are you in high school now?  (Just wondering because it sounds like you're starting to think about what college majors to go after).  If you are (or even if you're in college), a great way to start is to contact a local elementary school and tell them you're in high school and good at ____ subject and see if there are any parents that need tutors for their children in that subject.  If parents are smart, they'll hire you if the child is struggling.  When I was in high school, I tutored for a few people and the kids began to enjoy the subjects more simply because they had someone older (that wasn't really a "grown up" yet) walking them through everything.

One last suggestion - you may want to contact Sylvan Learning Center or a similar place and ask what they require of their employees.  http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/index...  

Good luck in everything!  Sounds like you've chosen a career well worth having.

Matt

Answer 4

You need just to no as much as your teaching

Answer 5

I would recommend visiting http://www.montessori-book.com - a good learning resource!

Answer 6

I'm not sure where you live or what degree programs you have available to you, but here in Louisiana we have a degree program called Birth to Five: Early Interventionist. Not only are you qualified to teach regular sized prek and K classes but you can also work one on one with children with special needs or children who are at a higher risk for developing learning disorders. Its really hard to teach regular education children one on one because they do not need the one on one as much. However, many schools are changing to small group activities in the classroom. This means instead of the teacher teaching the entire class a subject, the children rotate in groups of 4-6. This degree allows you to either go into the homes of children who need that extra help who aren't yet of age to attend a public school or children who simply function better at home. These children can also come to a school site where you can work with them one on one. If you would choose this route, called Home Based Instruction, you would be employed by the school board. You really wouldn't be designated to just one school. I hope this helps. You should really look into it. If you can't find Birth to Five: Early Intervention, try looking up Early Childhood Education. Different universities can call it different things! Good Luck!