Become a teacher in California

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California needs dedicated teachers—start your journey, find programs, and explore financial aid!

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Make and Follow Your Career Plan

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How can you make more money and have more job options?

Visit our Increase Your California Teaching Job Options and Marketability to learn about increasing your job opportunities.

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.