{"id":1967,"date":"2025-09-17T16:19:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T21:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/?p=1967"},"modified":"2025-09-19T09:07:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T14:07:59","slug":"assistant-teachers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/uncategorized\/assistant-teachers\/","title":{"rendered":"Assistant Teachers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/09\/2-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/09\/2-1.png 600w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/09\/2-1-300x100.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pathways for Assistant Teachers and Paraprofessionals<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>At the School of Education, we\u2019re committed to helping Assistant Teachers and Paraprofessionals take the next step in their careers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Whether you are an <strong>experienced Assistant Teacher ready to advance<\/strong> or a <strong>traditional student who needs a job while finishing school<\/strong>, we have a pathway to get you to your own classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you already have a bachelor\u2019s degree:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply to our <strong>Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Alternate Route in Elementary Education<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earn your Mississippi teaching license while completing online coursework and a full internship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you don\u2019t yet have a bachelor\u2019s degree:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enroll in one of our <strong>undergraduate licensure tracks<\/strong> in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earn your degree and your teaching license while working as an Assistant Teacher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a teacher assistant is one of the best ways to gain experience while pursuing your degree. Every year, more of our students choose this path\u2014<strong>working in schools while completing their coursework online<\/strong>. Because you can complete your <strong>practicum hours in your own classroom<\/strong>, this pathway is flexible, practical, and effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose the School of Education?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Structured Pathways:<\/strong> Clear steps from Assistant Teacher to Licensed Teacher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expert Guidance:<\/strong> Personalized support from experienced faculty and advisors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexible Courses:<\/strong> Online classes designed to fit your schedule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Job-Embedded Practicum:<\/strong> Earn required field and practicum hours in your own classroom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Career Advancement:<\/strong> Prepare for licensure and long-term success in education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Classroom Becomes Your Training Ground<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Assistant Teachers can immediately apply what they are learning to their daily work. This model supports licensure and strengthens the classroom experience for students right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The W Difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The W offers one of the most affordable teacher preparation programs in Mississippi. Our graduates are <strong>homegrown educators<\/strong>\u2014most stay in Mississippi, serving rural schools and high-need communities where they are needed most. With <strong>small class sizes, online flexibility, and personal relationships with faculty<\/strong>, you\u2019ll receive the support you need to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mississippi has a teacher shortage. You are needed, and The W is here to help you answer that call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Schedule Your Meeting<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/directory\/christi-dillon\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"819\"><strong>Christi Dillon<\/strong>, School of Education Navigator<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-56f615f324da0240aab2b7033288502a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2044\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/09\/409123047_1417357859045239_4952601290135996312_n.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/09\/409123047_1417357859045239_4952601290135996312_n.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/09\/409123047_1417357859045239_4952601290135996312_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/09\/409123047_1417357859045239_4952601290135996312_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/09\/409123047_1417357859045239_4952601290135996312_n-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background has-large-font-size\"><strong>Empowering Teachers. <\/strong> <strong>Transforming Classrooms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pathways for Assistant Teachers and Paraprofessionals At the School of Education, we\u2019re committed to helping Assistant Teachers and Paraprofessionals take the next step in their careers. 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