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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News

Want to teach science? Learn how to prepare to be a science teacher, about the various teaching options, and about financial aid.

Visit our Teach Science section and learn more about strong job prospects in California.

More Time for Teacher Candidates Due to COVID-19

Given the difficulties caused by COVID, can teacher candidates have a bit more time to meet the performance assessment and RICA requirements? Yes! Check out the details here: https://www.gov.ca.gov/.

Find a Teaching Job!

Have Questions?

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