How can I become a teacher?
953980
Another alternative to avoid the bureaucracy is to teach in a setting other than a public high school.  Private schools, community colleges, for profit schools, Boys and Girls Clubs, etc. do not require teaching credentials and respect real world experience.
479782
the best thing for you to do is to check with the state education office. they will beable to help you out with that. it also depends on what area that you want to teach that they are short in teachers. i know that kansas does it, i went through that process, which took about 3 years.
270465
Go to college to be a teacher. Teach computers. Teachers are badly needed. And you will have a 20 year career at least.
15871
That all depends on where you plan on being a teacher at. Most K-12 will require at least a bachelors. College levels will require at least a masters if not a PhD. Remember this is just your education to become a good teacher it will take many years and a lot of maturity to present history to young minds so that they will absorb it like a sponge. In my 24 years of schooling I can honestly say that I only had 1 year that my history teacher was impressive enough to make me want to come to class and learn each day. If this is your dream go for it great teachers are hard to find.
619552
Lots of colleges and universities offer teacher certification programs. Just about all of them do. Call up the local universities, ask for admissions, and they will let you know if they do or not.\n\nIf you plan to be a teacher, start paying more attention in your English classes to spelling, grammar, punctuation and capitalization.
941739
You need to find a college that has a student teaching program.  Depending on what your credits are in all you may have to do is take the student teaching and a few education classes.  There are programs that will allow you to teach while you complete these classes.  Go to your state's department of education website and look under licensure or certification which will tell you about such programs and what you need to do to fulfill that state's requirements.  Unfortunately No Child Left Behind has severely limited such programs.
732569
Very simple. Join an English teaching school.
510253
I think teaching is a wonderful profession~you need to go to college for 4 yrs.  At the college, you will study in the Education Department.  They will tell you what all you need to take to become a teacher.  You get to take classes about literature, math, science, art and a bunch of fun stuff.   While you are in college, you will get to student teach so you will be a great teacher when you graduate! I went to Arkansas State University and several of my friends went to Auburn University in Alabama.  What state do you live in?   I am sure that there are good colleges for you near your home.
1097442
If you are in the United States, you need to do the following:\n\n1. Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Education, with your specialization as Elementary. If you are interested in becoming an art teacher, your specialization would be Art, or you could extend your program and have two specializations. This includes coursework, field observations, practicums, and student teaching.\n\n2. Pass state professional competency exams in basic skills, general knowledge, professional knowledge, and your area(s) of speciality.\n\n3. Pass local, state, and federal background checks.\n\n4. Obtain a state license (your teacher prep program will help you get everything done for that).\n\nI would also recommend that while you get your degree, you work as a substitute teacher as soon as you  have enough college credits to qualify for hire. You can sub different grade levels and get a real feel for what level you like best, and it builds your resume.\n\nVolunteer teach kids' art classes at your local library, museums, and/or community college to gain additional experience and build your resume.
1054624
In the United States:\n\nFirst of all, go to your local school district(s) and find out the minimum education requirements for you to become an Educational Assistant, or a Substitute Teacher. This varies district by district, and usually depends on supply and demand... the harder it is to find people, the lower the standards. \n\nAs soon as you have enough credits through your teacher prep program to be hired, apply and get into the classroom as staff or as a Substitute. Actual long-term classroom experience with the full responsibility of staff, is much more valuable than practicums and student teaching. There is always extremely noticable differences between first-year teachers who substituted or were aides first, and those who weren't. It also looks darn good on a resume.\n\nAs a substitute, you will have flexible hours to be able to fit work around your coursework.\nAs an aide, you may only be able to take classes part-time, but you do count as a full-time employee, and may qualify for the district's continuing education financial support for staff and teachers, especially if the district or school is "Title 1." The district may pay your way for your education...which means you don't have the headache of student loans.\n\nIf you have the time, also volunteer with kids... school-site tutoring, scouts or other organizations, etc. Once again, plump up that resume.\n\nSecondly, go to your nearest university, and enroll in their teacher preparation program. However, not all teacher prep programs are even adequate... if you don't feel you're learning what you need to, shop other nearby universities, and relocate if you have to. \n\nOnline training is not good for your starting degree. The first introduction you have to theory, methods, curriculum design, classroom management techniques, etc., you need that face-to-face discussion in class to build your skills effectively. Online coursework is only really good for continuing professional development after you are a full teacher.\n\nTo finish your training and become a full teacher, you will need:\n--at least a Bacchelaureate (4-year) Degree in Education\n--to pass your state's Teacher Competency tests in Basic Skills, General Knowledge, Professional Knowledge, and your area of specialty\n--to pass a complete background check through local and state police, and the FBI\n--to meet any additional licensure requirements (varies from state to state)\n--to complete the state licensure process (paperwork submission), and apply to any and every district in the area in which you want to live...and make sure each school site principal also has a copy of your resume\n\nGood luck!
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Every state has their own requirements for getting a teaching certificate.  The most common method is through a bachelor's degree from an accredited university.  That is the most widely accepted requirement for being hired by most school districts as well.\n\nSome states have alternative programs for getting a certificate.  Areas with teacher shortages will have more options.  Usually these alternative programs are meant to help out the districts with the biggest teacher shortage problems (which are often the least desireable school districts to work in).  \n\nFor more information, try searching for your state's department of education web page.  They will describe the process through something like "routes to liscensing," or "alternative credentialing," or some similar phrasing.\n\nEven with alternative options, the most thorough and professional way to get a certificate is through college.  That will also be how most districts base your sallary -- the number of credits you have.  College is the best option -- try it -- you may really like it!
760941
You should study teaching.
772810
It varies by state, you were smart to say where you live. Check out\nhttp://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/teach.html\n\nit is the California site for teacher credentials. It is the best place to start!
864228
You will need to check if your qualification is recognised in the country in which you want to work.  (England and Wales have the same, while N. Ireland and Scotland each  have a different system.)  If it is not recognised you will need to qualify there, which typically takes one year at university.\n\nIf your qualification is OK, then just apply for jobs as normal - phone and ask for an application form, fill it in, and send it back!\n\nThe most comprehensive source of teaching jobs is the TES (Times Educational Supplement): their website is www.tesjobs.co.uk\nIt also has advice on working in the UK for those who haven't before.\n\nBest of luck.
709564
Each state is different to become certified as a teacher.  Most states require a four year college education; however, several states now require five years of college to be a teacher.  Although states are different in what would exclude one from being a teacher, I believe they are unanimous in that a felony on your record will prevent you from teaching.
172592
You will need to be certified somehow. There are a lot of Technical Schools that teach Early Childhood Education. If you take the associates course, you can help with teaching, but to actually teach the class, you need the 4 year bachelors degree. (which you can also obtain from a Tech school.) Good luck on whatever you decide.
356774
There are programs called Alternative Certificate Programs available for non-education majors to pursue a teaching credential.  The requirements for teaching vary state to state, so start with the Department of Education website in your state for more information.  Good luck!