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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Become a Teacher - Resources from the CA Department of Education

Check out these resources for individuals considering becoming a teacher: https://www.cde.ca.gov... Icon indicating a URL to an external Web site

Meet our Partner: California Center on Teaching Careers

The mission of the Center is to elevate the teaching profession through attracting new and existing talent to impact teaching and learning in California's 21st Century classrooms.

Find a Teaching Job!

Have Questions?

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