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Teaching & Education

 School of Health, Human Services, & Natural Resources

TEACHING & EDUCATION

Your teaching career begins right here—in an SCC classroom!

Contact Information

Academic Advisor
Advising
advising@stchas.edu

SCC provides a supportive environment for aspiring educators, teaching advanced instructional strategies that incorporate the latest classroom technologies. Through passion and commitment, SCC prepares students for success as future teachers who will positively impact the lives of all learners in their community.  

The SCC education program also works closely with local PK-12 school districts to provide paid employment opportunities upon completion of the first education course. 

The suggested course sequence helps you to complete your program.

Suggested Course Sequence - AAT

Potential Careers

Certified Teacher 
Teacher’s Aide 
Special Education Assistant 
Early Childhood Assistant 
Paraeducator/Paraprofessional  
Substitute Teacher 
School Librarian 
School Principal 
School District Superintendent 
School Administrator 
Curriculum Designer 
Educational Consultant 

Industry Salaries

Paraeducator/Paraprofessional: $25,613 and $35,374
Public School Teacher: $45,540 - $66,517

Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. Length of employment is the most influential factor in salary increases. (All salary information provided by Salary.com). 

Students can pursue their educational passions by earning degrees tailored to their interests and career priorities.  

Students who wish to become certified teachers can pursue an A.A.T. with a specialization in early childhood education, elementary education, or secondary education. 
 
Note: Students enrolled in education courses may be required to:  

  • Undergo a background check.
  • Join the Student Missouri State Teachers Association.
  • Achieve minimum score requirements on exams and complete additional course requirements.

Students will:

  • Be prepared to pursue a bachelor’s degree with 21 credits in education and all general education requirements fulfilled (the equivalent of junior standing at most institutions).
  • Gain real-life experience teaching in a PreK-12 classroom.
  • Have the opportunity to earn Missouri substitute teacher certificate.
  • Participate in the student organization for the Missouri State Teachers Association.
  • Understand the career opportunities in education and requirements of earning a teaching certificate.

Learn more about educator certification at the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). 

 

 

Contact Information

 

Jen Bussen 
Dean 
636-922-8283 
jbussen@stchas.edu 

Jennie Fuentes  
Director of External Programs & Operations
636-922-8284
jfuentes@stchas.edu 

Lisa Faszold
Academic Program Coordinator
636-922-8637 
lfaszold@stchas.edu 

Denise Lammers
Administrative Assistant
636-922-8280
dlammers@stchas.edu