Become a teacher in California

Make the difference of a lifetime.

Teach.

California needs teachers! This site helps you understand the steps,
make a career plan, provide guidance for finding a program, and finding financial aid!

Six Steps to Become a Teacher!

Learn what it takes to become a teacher!

Make and Follow Your Career Plan

Plan your next steps to becoming a teacher by creating a Career Plan.

Find the Right Teacher Preparation Program

In 3 easy steps, find the right program for you!

Find Financial Aid

How do you plan to pay for your education?

Understand the

Requirements

for becoming a teacher in California.

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Teaching - Understand the Requirements

To be a teacher, you must meet all the requirements for a credential. Learn about them!

Campaign to Recruit New Teachers

Check out this campaign to recruit new teachers into the profession by working with community partners around the state! Sign up to get a free toolkit.

Find a Teaching Job!

Have Questions?

Check out our Virtual Advisor and F.A.Q. pages!