After graduating, Scott became a teacher in Tucson, Arizona, and taught there until 1926. Afterwards, he moved to go teach at public schools in Long Beach, California. During the while, he went to the University of Southern California where he obtained is master's degree in 1930.
After completing his academic pursuits, Scott became an educator in Tucson, Arizona, and taught there until 1926. He then proceeded to teach at public schools in Long Beach, California, during which time he also attended the University of Southern California to earn a higher degree, which was completed in 1930.