The best way to get hired is to pursue to a subject area which is in very high demand. Alabama school districts are actively seeking qualified teachers to fill these positions year-round, as teachers are desperately needed. Becoming a high-need teacher will help you get hired faster and provide you with the opportunity to make a difference in a student’s life.
Did you know you don’t have to speak another language to become an ESOL teacher?
Have a soft spot for those in-between years?
Teachers of grades 6-12 are in demand! Become one of them!
Submit your FREE application and send us your official transcripts.
Begin your training modules and seek a classroom teaching position.
Gain necessary in-classroom teaching experience, all while earning full pay and benefits.
Earn your Professional Certificate upon successful completion of all requirements.
Right now is the perfect time to begin your teaching pathway and complete the requirements to start your dream job this fall. If you’re ready to become a teacher in Alabama, simply follow the steps below.
If you haven’t already, submit your application. An expert Advisor will call you to conduct a phone interview and assist you in choosing the certification area(s) that best match your skills and interests.
Send your official transcripts to Alabama Teachers, either by mail or by eSCRIP-SAFE (if offered by your institution), as soon as you submit your application.
To be eligible for admission, you will need to pass the Praxis Subject Assessment Exam (content test) for the appropriate certification area. Our expert Advisors can guide you through this process.
Prepare yourself for the classroom online, at your own pace. To get started, you will log into your training and begin Module 1: The Foundations of Learning.
Begin looking for teaching positions immediately upon receiving your Letter of Eligibility. Use our job search resources to help you prepare – submit your resume for review, attend our webinars, follow our guide to preparing your portfolio, and practice interviewing using our sample questions.
Start your first year teaching with full support. Once you are hired, you will begin teaching with full pay and full benefits. You will receive guidance from your district-assigned mentor. Alabama Teachers’ Advisors are also always available to help provide clarity on next required steps.
You will be expected to finish certain modules by the end of each academic year to remain in good standing.
As you approach the end of your training and classroom teaching, gain access to your final required training module: Methods of Teaching Secondary Content.
