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 looking for a stable retirement?

CalSTRS is it! CalSTRS is the largest teachers’ retirement system and second largest public pension fund in the nation. Learn more about its many benefits...

We partnered with the California Center on Teaching Careers to create this “What to do with your life? Teach!” video. Scroll toward the bottom of the

Check out this video from the California Center on Teaching Careers, which outlines some key benefits to becoming a teacher in California.

Find a Teaching Job!

Have Questions?

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