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

Statewide Virtual Educational Employment Fair - Nov 2024

Registration is now open for the upcoming Statewide Virtual PK-12 Educational Employment Fair on November 21, 2024 from 3-5pm PST. There is no cost to register or attend.

Do you have a college degree and wonder about the requirements to become a teacher? Make a free career plan!

Visit our College Graduate — Making Plans to be a California Teacher section to get more information about your area of interest in teaching.

Find a Teaching Job!

Have Questions?

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