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 studies, Scott became an educator in Tucson, Arizona, and taught there until 1926. Subsequently, he relocated to instruct at public schools in Long Beach, California. During that period, he attended the University of Southern California where he earned his master's degree in 1930.