• Education Pathway at MacUNITED Early College High School  

    Our Education Pathway is designed around student passion for education and prepares them for careers in teaching, counseling, coaching, leadership, or social work. Through rigorous coursework, hands-on experiences, and mentorship from experienced educators, students begin their journey toward becoming future educators by earning an Associate of Arts in Teaching.

    The pathway focuses on elementary education, offering immersive learning experiences through lab schools set up at NEISD elementary campuses. Our district has implemented a pipeline to help MacUNITED teaching graduates secure jobs at NEISD schools after meeting all Texas educational requirements.

    Upon completion of the education pathway, students graduate with both a high school diploma and an Associate in Teaching degree, positioning them as competitive candidates for entry-level teaching and coaching positions. They also have the opportunity to obtain the Certified Teacher’s Aid certification, enabling them to work in education while pursuing further studies at a university or beginning their careers immediately after graduating from MacUNITED Early College High School.

  • Education Pathway Courses

    9th Grade:
    Intro to College, Speech

    10th Grade:
    Chemistry OnRamps, Art Appreciation , Intro to Teaching, Special Populations

    11th Grade:
    Comp I/Comp II, College Algebra, US History I/Us History II, Biology OnRamps

    12th Grade:
    American Lit/British Lit, Math for Teachers I/ Math For Teachers II, Earth Systems Science Investigations, Solar System Lecture, Economic Principles, Federal Government, Texas Government

    Certifications

    • Certified Teacher’s Aid Certification

    Extracurricular Clubs & Activities

    • MacTEACH
    • Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE)

  • Career Paths in Education

    Graduating from MacUNITED through the Education Pathway leads to a variety of exciting careers, including:

    Teacher:
    Teach elementary through high school education, earning $50,000 - $60,000 annually.

    Instructional Coach:
    Teacher coaching and instructional strategies in the classroom, earning $55,000 - $75,000 annually.

    Librarian:
    Manage library resources, assists with research needs, and promotes literacy and information literacy, earning $55,000 - $65,000 annually.

    Assistant Principal:
    Support principal in overseeing school operations, student discipline, and curriculum development, earning $70,000 - $85,000 annually.

    Principal:
    Supervise and direct all school administration, curriculum development, student discipline, and staff management, earning $90,000 - $110,000 annually.

    Coach:
    Provide guidance, mentorship, and expertise for individuals to achieve goals and enhance their skills, earning $50,000 - $70,000 annually.

    Licensed Specialist in School Psychology:
    Assess and support psychological and educational needs in a school setting, earning $65,000 - $85,000 annually.

    Counselor:
    Provides support and guidance to individuals facing personal or academic or career challenges, earning $55,000 - $70,000 annually.

    Education Policy:
    Develop, implement, and evaluate guidelines and regulations that shape the educational system, earning $60,000 - $100,000+ annually.