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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Are you in high school and thinking about becoming a teacher? Make a free career plan!

Visit our High School Student Planning a Teaching Career page to prepare for a future in teaching.

Are you familiar with the three main types of teaching?

They are Elementary, Secondary and Special Education. Check out our Types of Teaching page, which explains the requirements for becoming a teacher and links to helpful videos.

Find a Teaching Job!

Have Questions?

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