Become a teacher in California

Make the difference of a lifetime.

Teach.

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

Find Financial Aid

Understand the

Requirements

for becoming a teacher in California.

News

Do you have a license or credential to teach outside of California? Make a plan to teach in CA.

Visit our Credential/License From Another State section to identify requirements and next steps.

What are the high-need subject areas? In other words, where are there lots of jobs?

Visit our High-Need Subject Areas page to learn more about teaching jobs in demand.

Find a Teaching Job!

Have Questions?

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