Teacher Career Guide: How to Become a Teacher or Work in Education

General Teaching Requirements

• Early Childhood Education Teachers: General Teaching Requirements.
  
• Elementary and Middle School Teachers: General Teaching Requirements.
  
• Secondary School Teachers: General Teaching Requirements.
  
• Special Education Teachers: General Teaching Requirements.
  

Teacher Credentialing in the United States

• Alabama: Teacher Credentialing in Alabama.
  
• District of Columbia: Teacher Credentialing in the District of Columbia.
  
• Louisiana: Teacher Credentialing in Louisiana.
  
• Alaska: Teacher Credentialing in Alaska.
  
• Arizona: Teacher Credentialing in Arizona.
  
• Arkansas: Teacher Credentialing in Arkansas.
  
• California: Teacher Credentialing in California.
  
• Colorado: Teacher Credentialing in Colorado.
  
• Connecticut: Teacher Credentialing in Connecticut.
  
• Delaware: Teacher Credentialing in Delaware.
  
• Florida: Teacher Credentialing in Florida.
  
• Georgia: Teacher Credentialing in Georgia.
  
• Hawaii: Teacher Credentialing in Hawaii.
  
• Idaho: Teacher Credentialing in Idaho.
  
• Illinois: Teacher Credentialing in Illinois.
  
• Indiana: Teacher Credentialing in Indiana.
  
• Iowa: Teacher Credentialing in Iowa.
  
• Kansas: Teacher Credentialing in Kansas.
  
• Kentucky: Teacher Credentialing in Kentucky.
  
• Maine: Teacher Credentialing in Maine.
  
• Maryland: Teacher Credentialing in Maryland.
  
• Massachusetts: Teacher Credentialing in Massachusetts.
  
• Michigan: Teacher Credentialing in Michigan.
  
• Minnesota: Teacher Credentialing in Minnesota.
  
• Mississippi: Teacher Credentialing in Mississippi.
  
• Missouri: Teacher Credentialing in Missouri.
  
• Montana: Teacher Credentialing in Montana.
  
• Nebraska: Teacher Credentialing in Nebraska.
  
• Nevada: Teacher Credentialing in Nevada.
  
• New Hampshire: Teacher Credentialing in New Hampshire.
  
• New Jersey: Teacher Credentialing in New Jersey.
  
• New Mexico: Teacher Credentialing in New Mexico.
  
• New York: Teacher Credentialing in New York.
  
• North Carolina: Teacher Credentialing in North Carolina.
  
• North Dakota: Teacher Credentialing in North Dakota.
  
• Ohio: Teacher Credentialing in Ohio.
  
• Oklahoma: Teacher Credentialing in Oklahoma.
  
• Oregon: Teacher Credentialing in Oregon.
  
• Pennsylvania: Teacher Credentialing in Pennsylvania.
  
• Rhode Island: Teacher Credentialing in Rhode Island.
  
• South Dakota: Teacher Credentialing in South Dakota.
  
• South Carolina: Teacher Credentialing in South Carolina.
  
• Tennessee: Teacher Credentialing in Tennessee.
  
• Texas: Teacher Credentialing in Texas.
  
• Utah: Teacher Credentialing in Utah.
  
• Vermont: Teaching Credentialing in Vermont.
  
• Virginia: Teacher Credentialing in Virginia.
  
• Washington: Teacher Credentialing in Washington.
  
• West Virginia: Teacher Credentialing in West Virginia.
  
• Wisconsin: Teacher Credentialing in Wisconsin.
  
• Wyoming: Teacher Credentialing in Wyoming.
  

Other Careers in Education

• Your Career in Educational Technology.
  
• Your Career in Educational Management.
  
• Working as a Teacher’s Aide.
  
• A Career in Curriculum and Instruction.
  
• Alaska: Working in Education in Alaska.
  

Working in Education in the United States

• Alabama: Working in Education in Alabama.
  
• Arizona: Working in Education in Arizona.
  
• Arkansas: Working in Education in Arkansas.
  
• California: Working in Education in California.
  
• Colorado: Working in Education in Colorado.
  
• Connecticut: Working in Education in Connecticut.
  
• Delaware: Working in Education in Delaware.
  
• District of Columbia: Working in Education in the District of Columbia.
  
• Florida: Working in Education in Florida.
  
• Georgia: Working in Education in Georgia.
  
• Hawaii: Working in Education in Hawaii.
  
• Idaho: Working in Education in Idaho.
  
• Illinois: Working in Education in Illinois.
  
• Indiana: Working in Education in Indiana.
  
• Iowa: Working in Education in Iowa.
  
• Kansas: Working in Education in Kansas.
  
• Kentucky: Working in Education in Kentucky.
  
• Louisiana: Working in Education in Louisiana .
  
• Maine: Working in Education in Maine.
  
• Maryland: Working in Education in Maryland.
  
• Massachusetts: Working in Education in Massachusetts.
  
• Michigan: Working in Education in Michigan.
  
• Minnesota: Working in Education in Minnesota.
  
• Mississippi: Working in Education in Mississippi.
  
• Missouri: Working in Education in Missouri.
  
• Montana: Working in Education in Montana.
  
• Nebraska: Working in Education in Nebraska.
  
• Nevada: Working in Education in Nevada.
  
• New Hampshire: Working in Education in New Hampshire.
  
• New Jersey: Working in Education in New Jersey.
  
• New Mexico: Working in Education in New Mexico.
  
• New York: Working in Education in New York .
  
• North Carolina: Working in Education in North Carolina.
  
• North Dakota: Working in Education in North Dakota.
  
• Ohio: Working in Education in Ohio.
  
• Oklahoma: Working in Education in Oklahoma.
  
• Oregon: Working in Education in Oregon.
  
• Pennsylvania: Working in Education in Pennsylvania.
  
• Rhode Island: Working in Education in Rhode Island.
  
• South Carolina: Working in Education in South Carolina.
  
• South Dakota: Working in Education in South Dakota.
  
• Tennessee: Working in Education in Tennessee.
  
• Texas: Working in Education in Texas.
  
• Utah: Working in Education in Utah.
  
• Vermont: Working in Education in Vermont.
  
• Virginia: Working in Education in Virginia.
  
• Washington: Working in Education in Washington.
  
• West Virginia: Working in Education in West Virginia.
  
• Wisconsin: Teaching in Education in Wisconsin.
  
• Wyoming: Working in Education in Wyoming.
  

Articles

• Preparing Lesson Plans.
  Consider these elements when preparing lesson plans for your classroom.
• Selecting a Teaching Program.
  Consider these criteria when selecting a teaching program.
• School Leadership.
  Find out more about leadership in an education setting.
• Using Technology in the Classroom.
  Learn more about today's use of technology in the classroom.
• Resources for Teachers.
  Get some new ideas with these resources for teachers.
• Preschool Teaching.
  Learn more about preschool teaching and some ideas for preschool teachers.
• Tips for Passing the CSET .
  Learn more about the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) and how to pass them.
• Gifted Education Teaching.
  Learn more about the needs of gifted students and about gifted education.
• Finding a Job as a Teacher.
  Consider these tips if you wish to find a job as a teacher.
• Working at the School Board.
  Learn more about some of the positions at the school board.
• ESL Teaching.
  You can help others learn English by becoming an ESL teacher.
• Deciding to Become a Teacher.
  Learn more about the decision to become a teacher.
• Alternative Licensure Programs.
  There is more than one way to become a teacher. Alternative licensure programs may be what you are looking for.
• Substitute Teaching: How to Find a Job.
  Consider these different ways to finding a substitute teaching job.
• 9 Useful Skills for Teachers.
  As you embark on your teaching career, keep in mind these 9 useful skills for teachers.
• Why Become a Teacher?.
  Consider some of the reasons to become a teacher and join the education profession.
• Passing the CBEST .
  Learn more about preparing for and passing the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST).
• Options for Teachers during the Summer Months.
  Consider some of the many options teachers have to spend their time in the summer months.
• Great Education Quotes.
  Sometimes nothing can be more inspiring than a great education quote.
• Becoming a Principal.
  Learn more about the role of the principal and how you can become a principal.
• Middle School Teaching.
  Get the ins and outs of being a middle school teacher.
• Job Interview Tips for Educators.
  To land a job in education, keep these job interview tips in mind.
• Classroom Management Tips.
  Make classroom management second nature with these classroom management tips.
• Continuing Education for Teachers.
  Teachers should never stop learning. Learn more about continuing education for teachers.
• How Much Do Teachers Earn?.
  Money isn't everything, but it sure comes in handy. Learn about how much teachers can expect to earn.
• High School Teaching.
  Learn more about becoming a high school teacher.
• Financial Aid for Education Degrees.
  Get more information about financing your education degree.
• Elementary School Teaching.
  Do you love children? Find out more about teaching in elementary school.
• Curriculum Design.
  Learn more about the field of curriculum design.
• Educational Technology Today.
  Learn more about today's educational technology and its role in the classroom.
• Why Study a Degree in Education?.
  First things first: consider why you should study a degree in education.
• Types of Teachers.
  Consider the different types of teachers there are and the opportunities to be found in teaching.
• Tips for Teachers.
  Consider these useful teaching tips.
• The Role of Education in the 21st Century.
  Learn more about the role education plays in today's society.
• The Rewards of Being a Teacher.
  Consider the advantages and rewards of being a teacher.
• The PRAXIS Exam.
  Find out more about the PRAXIS Exam, what it consists of, and how to pass it.
• Student Teacher.
  Find out more about being a student teacher and what to expect when you student teach.
• Religious School Teaching.
  Do you feel close to God? Learn more about teaching at a religious or parochial school.
• Public School Teaching.
  Get the facts about teaching in public schools and whether it might be right for you.
• Private School Teaching.
  Learn more about becoming a teacher at a private school.