Teacher Cadet

An innovative course designed to provide high school students with hands-on experience in the classroom and insight into the world of teaching.

The course provides:

• Mini-teaching internships
• Professional shadow experience
• Observations of learners at all age groups.
• Information and support from D51 educators on career opportunities in the field of education
• Nationally accepted certificate in child care.

• Relevant field experience in the educational setting (D51 Classrooms and programs of all levels)
• Off-site observation hours for CDA Portfolio
• Complete Professional Portfolio
• Opportunities for dual credits, high school credits and college credits
• CDA preparation and exam (CDA-Child Development Associate Certification)

• Minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 unweighted GPA scale.
• Three outstanding teacher recommendations.
• Well written essay response to the prompt in the application.
• You must be in good standing with behavior, tardies, grades, attitude, etc.
• Available to Juniors and Seniors