[hhalzate]

I am 26 yrs old and decided I am going to follow my dream to one day be a history teacher (middle school, high school, and eventually college). I am currently taking college courses in Latin and Greek in order to be accepted into a graduate program in ancient history. My question is, once I have a Master's will this be enough for me to receive a good job in teaching and how much does a history teacher make ( public or private) in the Tri-State area, especially NYC?

[NavyBlue1984]

Teachers make very good money in general, and a masters is more than enough to get you a great teaching job. I can't tell you an exact salary because it varies from school to school, but it is probably more than substantial, seeing as you have your masters.

[ScottGem]

Besides your masters, you will need to be certified for teaching in the tri-state area. If you don't mind teaching in NYC, especially lower income areas, the NYC Dept of Education is offering incentives.

Starting salaries are not that great, I think you can expect high 20s or low 30s to start. However, as you gain seniority the pay becomes much more competitive. Benefits are very good though.

[jasmine_rezzag]

I am great to know there is someone love history and want to to be a history teacher causei love history too! But I think if you really love your job(you said it is your dream),then no need to pay much attention to paying unless this job can't give you enough breads for living!if not,you can't focus on your job!and then you and your students won't be satisfied with your job! That is no good as education is very important!

[kbuchholtz]

Having a Master's Degree is required in New York State, so you're on the right track. You'll make more money with your Master's than you will without it for sure. Your starting salary depends on district and their financial situation. I've found that social studies/history is one of the toughest areas to get a job. There are a lot of candidates certified in social studies, at least in Upstate/Western New York, where I am. Not sure about downstate. NYC does offer incentives to teach in high-need areas. Not sure if social studies will fall into that or not, but they do need teachers there.

I did the same thing you're doing when I was 28. I've been teaching for 5 years and love it. Good luck.

[Fr_Chuck]

I will question having to have a masters degree to teach in grade or high school, I have read the NY teachers license requirement and that does not seem to be the case, plus they allow teachers from outside that have a teachers license to come in and apply for a NY license.

I do understand it would be needed for college level teaching, but I believe you may be mistaken as for as required to teach in the lower grades.

[ScottGem]

You don't need a Masters to teach in NYS, but you have to get a Masters within a certain time frame to keep your job.

[Fr_Chuck]

Thanks Scott, I went to their web site and it showed how teachers in other states can transfer in, even how people in certain indursty there were special programs for them to become teachers.