Cadet Teaching

Course Description

Cadet Teaching gives high school juniors and seniors interested in becoming teachers, pre-vocational information and experience.The program consists of classroom instruction using the Cadet Teaching Curriculum and field work with a cooperating teacher at either the elementary or secondary level.

Course Prerequisite

Student must complete an application and be approved by the instructor prior to taking the course.

Students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA, consistent attendance, no record of in school or out-of-school suspensions, excellent teacher recommendation, and minimum of "B" grade in the course for which he/she plans to Cadet teach.

Enrollment Notes

Students must provide transportation to the school where they are assigned to serve as a Cadet Teacher.

Cadet Teaching field work hours may be used for students enrolled in the A+ program to fulfill a portion of the tutoring/mentoring requirements. Please speak with the A+ Coordinator at your high school.

Each Rockwood high school is able to specify the amount of time the Cadet Teacher spends in class instructional time in addition to the amount of time the cadet spends doing field work.

This course may be taken for either half or full credit.

Cadet Teaching Application 2025-2026 (hard copies available in Office 123)