This is an innovative course designed for high school students who want to become educators and gain real-world experience working with pre-school, elementary and/or middle school students. Students get an in-depth look at the profession of teaching and are introduced to educational topics such as Human Growth and Development, Curriculum and Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Diversity, Ethics, and Professional Responsibility. Students will receive hands-on work-based learning experiences with students in WCS classrooms and have the chance to earn certifications and college credit.