How to become a teacher in Alabama

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Submit your FREE application and send your official transcripts.

Become Eligible

Begin your training modules and seek a classroom teaching position.

Start Teaching

Receive full pay and benefits as you gain classroom experience.

Fully Certified

Receive your Alabama Teacher Certificate upon completion of all requirements.

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Begin by completing your online FREE application. An expert Advisor will be in touch to discuss your personalized teacher certification pathway.

All you need is a 4-year bachelor’s degree in any major with a 2.50 GPA. It’s that simple.

GPA Requirements

  • 2.50 GPA posted on an official transcript from a regionally accredited institution
  • If your GPA is 2.00 – 2.49, we can accept an alternative Praxis Score for admittance into the program

After submitting your application, you may send us your official transcripts right away for the quickest service. You can send them in the mail, or some campuses use the eScrip-Safe service.

Other Requirements

  • U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident
  • Completed application to Alabama Teachers
  • Passing scores on the Alabama prescribed Praxis Subject Area Test for the appropriate certification area
  • Background check clearance by Alabama State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

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Become Eligible To Teach

Our innovative online training gets you ready for the classroom at your own pace.

TRAINING

Once you begin your on-demand, online training, you will have acquired the expertise and knowledge necessary to begin teaching in the classroom.

Candidates enrolled in our teacher training approach will complete a research-based curriculum that is highly engaging. Our online, innovative, interactive coursework includes video footage from real classrooms, and interviews from master teachers.

We offer 180+ hours of on-demand teacher training, broken down into four modules, in our online portal. Three training modules may be completed prior to becoming a teacher.

 

The finish line is in sight! You will complete and submit the “Methods of Teaching Secondary Content” training module before the end of your third academic year.

Start Teaching

Begin your career as a teacher with full pay and full benefits!

During this first year, you will lead your own classroom as a full-time teacher. Your district-assigned on-campus mentor will provide support and answer questions.

We provide effective and valuable resources to offer you the best chances for employment.

  • FREE Resume Review Services
  • Interview Questions readiness training
  • Marketability with school districts
  • Get Hired Seminars and Webinars
  • Get face-to-face time with HR professionals and principals

Your school is also there to help you. Your school district will assign you a mentor for additional classroom support and guidance.

Start Teaching

During this first year, you will lead your own classroom as a full-time teacher. Your district-assigned on-campus mentor will provide support and answer questions.

Begin your career as a teacher with full pay and full benefits!

Guidance

We provide effective and valuable resources to offer you the best chances for employment.

  • FREE Resume Review Services
  • Interview Questions readiness training
  • Marketability with school districts
  • Get Hired Seminars and Webinars
  • Get face-to-face time with HR professionals and principals

Support

Your school district will assign you an on-campus mentor to help answer questions. Alabama Teachers’ Advisors will also always be available to provide clarity regarding your next required steps. With extra support, you’ll succeed in the classroom.

Training

As you gain classroom experience, you will continue your online training modules, at your own pace, working to meet yearly completion goals.

Fully Certified

Upon successful completion of the requirements and necessary in-classroom teaching experience, you will receive your Professional Certificate and become fully certified to teach in the state of Alabama!

Earn Your Alabama Teaching Certificate Today!


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FAQs

How long does it take to become a certified teacher with Teachers of Tomorrow?

The length it takes to become a certified teacher with Alabama Teachers of Tomorrow is up to you. Due to the self-paced nature of the program, individuals are able to take courses at their own speeds. Once you have completed training and have applied for your CCTF (Conditional Teaching Certificate), you must teach for one year and up to three years with this certificate.

What are the requirements to become a teacher in Alabama?

In order to become a teacher in Alabama, individuals must have a bachelor’s degree from a college or an accredited university. Additionally, they must take part in a teacher certification program. This can be done through a traditional certification program, or an alternative teacher certification program, like Alabama Teachers of Tomorrow. Learn more about how Alabama Teachers of Tomorrow can be the best fit for you.

Can I become a high school teacher through this approach?

Yes, you can become a high school teacher through this approach! In order to teach high school in Alabama, individuals must hold their bachelor’s degree and complete a teacher certification program. Alabama Teachers of Tomorrow is a quality alternative teacher certification approach. With its self-paced courses, participants can take the curriculum as fast or as slowly as they would like. They are even offered the support of an online community to help assist them every step of the way!

What courses can I teach after I complete Alabama Teachers of Tomorrow?

There are a variety of certification areas that individuals can choose from when looking at what they will be able to teach once they complete Alabama Teachers. ESOL, Language Arts, General Science, Math, Biology, Chemistry, English Language Arts, Geometry, and Physics, are all certification areas that can be completed through Alabama Teachers of Tomorrow. Discover all of the subject areas you can choose from when you become a teacher through Alabama Teachers of Tomorrow!

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