Degree Pathways to Becoming a Teacher

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    These programs are for non-instructional employees with an associates degree or 60+ earned college credits to earn their first bachelor’s degree.
     
     
    Palm Beach Associate Teacher Program (PBATP)

    The Palm Beach County School District has partnered with BloomBoard and a college/university to offer The Palm Beach Associate Teacher Program. This NON-TRADITIONAL Bachelor’s Degree pathway is a portfolio-based, on-the-job program for non-instructional and temporary employees aspiring to become certified, full-time Elementary Education or Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teachers in two years.

    Who is eligible?

    To be eligible for the program, candidates:

    • Must be employed with the School District of Palm Beach County
    • Must currently hold an Associates degree or 60+ college credits
    • Cannot already hold a Bachelor's degree
    • Must be seeking a degree in Elementary or ESE

     

    Coursework

    Participants will complete the two years necessary to earn a fully accredited Bachelor’s Degree on-the-job while working as a teacher of record in a full-time classroom placement. 

     

    Course assignments include:

    • Exploring learning activities

    • Building artifacts of practice from classroom placement

    • Receiving artifact assessments with specific feedback

    • Videoing and reflecting 

     

    Job Responsibilities

    Participants will be assigned to a school-based vacancy as an Associate Teacher Substitute and will be the full-time teacher of record for a classroom of students. They will perform essential functions for their classroom such as:

    • Assisting students with their seatwork

    • Facilitating small group instruction

    • Creating lesson plans

    • Checking papers and recording grades

    • Establishing a relevant and inclusive learning environment for all students, including visual aids, bulletin boards, etc.

     To view the entire job description for the Associate Teacher Substitute, click here.

     

    Salary

    The Associate Teacher Substitute position is a full-time, regular, salaried position that is eligible for benefits. The current salary for this position is $33,711.60 per year, which equates to $1,296.60 biweekly payments. Employees will receive these payments throughout the year (summer included) in a total of 26 paychecks.

     

    Program Costs

    Tuition for the Bachelor’s Degree program is supported by the School District of Palm Beach County. If at any time a participant chooses to withdraw from the program, they will be responsible for reimbursing the District tuition costs. Participants are responsible for some program costs.

     

    How to Apply

    Employees interested in the program should notify their current Principal/Director. Email communication will be sent to non-instructional employees when the application window opens for the next cohort. 

     

    Nova Southeastern University (NSU): Pathway to Teaching

    The Pathways to Teaching Program is an initiative developed through a partnership between NSU Florida and The School District of Palm Beach County that aims to create a seamless and well-defined pathway for non-instructional staff who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching.

     

    This TRADITIONAL program enables participants who currently hold an associate's degree to complete the credit hours necessary to earn a fully accredited bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and their official teaching certification in two years. The Elementary Education program includes three practicum courses and a final internship. The practicums and internship allow students to apply what they are learning in our courses within a real-world context.

     

    Participants in the Pathways to Teaching Program will have special access to a variety of funding sources. These include national, statewide, district-sponsored, and institutionally funded grants and scholarships. Participants will also have access to additional resources to assist them with preparing for the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) certification exams.

     

    Employees interested in the program should notify their current Principal/Director. Email communication will be sent to all non-instructional employees when information sessions open for the next cohort.

     

    Contact

    GrowOurOwn@palmbeachschools.org