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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A Paraeducator’s and Instructional Assistant's Guide to Becoming a Special Education Teacher

Paraeducators, Instructional Assistants, and other classified employees are ideal candidates to become special education teachers. Find out how. Read more. California needs teachers!

Are you thinking about changing careers to become a teacher?

Great! Then you should make your personal career plan to become a teacher. Just answer a handful of questions about your educational background and desired type of teaching -- and get your plan!

Find a Teaching Job!

Have Questions?

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