Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching in Maine
| Maine HIGHLIGHTS | |
|---|---|
| Avg. Elementary Teacher Salary | $45420 |
| Avg. Secondary Teacher Salary | $47340 |
| Teacher Salary vs. State Average | 140% |
| Vacation Weeks Per Year | 15 |
| TEACHERS NEEDED | |
|---|---|
| Number of Teachers in Training in-State (2005-2006) | 1313 |
| Number of Teachers in Training Out-of-State (2005-2006) | 177 |
| Percent of Licenses Prepared Out-of-State (2005-2006) | 13.5% |
| Number of Teachers Graduating With Masters Degrees in Education (2005-2006) | 710 |
All salary data taken from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
How to Become a Teacher in Maine through the MAT@USC
Do you…
- Currently Teach in Maine?
- Or, would like to become a teacher in Maine?
- Want to become an exceptional teacher with a comprehensive background in the most effective and up-to-date pedagogy and teaching strategies available?
- Live in Maine and want to participate in a high quality Master of Arts in Teaching program without a long commute or drastic move?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then the MAT@USC might be the perfect program for you. The MAT@USC is available to all Maine residents across the state.
Obtain Your Master of Arts in Teaching in Maine
The MAT@USC makes earning your Master of the Arts in Teaching from USC’s Rossier School of Education possible without leaving your home state of Maine. The MAT@USC is a great opportunity for becoming a teacher in Maine. Current teachers can also benefit from our program, which will prepare them for certification from the National Professional Teaching Standards Board.
The groundbreaking MAT@USC offers the opportunity for a blended learning environment consisting of an interactive, online curriculum combined and hands-on field-based learning experiences. The online component utilizes state-of-the-art 2.0 technologies to fully immerse students in the program, even from as far away as Maine.
Earn Your Maine Teaching Certificate
The MAT@USC’s out-of-class component, for which each student working to receive their Maine teaching certification is required to participate, consists of a student teaching section or, Guided Practice. This Guided Practice will take place at a school close to you under the supervision of a Guiding Teacher who has been chosen and trained by the MAT@USC, so it doesn’t matter if you’re from Portland or the Northern Border. This will all be taken care of by the MAT@USC in order to ensure that all the rigorous standards of the MAT@USC are being met.
Upon completion of the MAT@USC Single or Multiple Subject Credential program, you will have satisfied the basic skills and subject area competency requirements, and will be eligible to be recommended for California preliminary teacher certification. If your goal is to teach in Maine, your certification path will involve either becoming preliminarily certified in California, and then transferring that certification to Maine through interstate reciprocity agreements; or applying directly to Maine’s credentialing authority for certification. Our Student Services team will provide support and direction to help you identify the most direct and efficient path to Maine teacher certification.
Teacher Demand in Maine
According to Teach.com, there is a low shortage of teachers in Maine. A Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Southern California’s highly regarded Rossier School of Education may help you to distinguish yourself from the competition, making the process of finding a teaching job in Maine a bit easier.
Take advantage of this incredible opportunity and become a teacher in Maine. Take the next step in becoming an outstanding teacher by learning more. Additionally, learn about the availability of Maine teaching jobs and why you’re needed now more than ever.
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