Have questions about becoming a certified teacher in Arizona?
We’ve got answers! If you don’t see your answer here, please call us at 888.850.7740, or send an email to Teach@ArizonaTeachers.org.
To get started, you will pay a one-time enrollment fee of $95, which grants you access to the online teacher training program. While you are preparing to be hired, there is a monthly access fee of $95 that allows you continual access to your coursework and training. Once you are hired, you will be responsible for paying the program fee. The $95 monthly payments you made prior to being hired will be deducted from the total program fee of $4,700. After you are hired, the remaining balance will be divided into 10 monthly payments.
You can get started now! We have rolling admissions throughout the year, all you need is your official transcript.
If you reach the conclusion that teaching is not for you, we understand. We want you to do what is best for you, which is why if you decide to stop moving forward in the program, you are not responsible for paying the remaining balance.
Currently there are no options for admission into the program if your GPA is below a 2.5.
You are eligible for hire once you complete your Classroom Readiness training, obtain your Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card and Field-Based Experiences.
You are eligible for the certificate as soon as you complete your Classroom Readiness training, obtain your Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card and Field-Based Experiences. You will apply for your Alternative Teaching Certificate with the Arizona Department of Education.
You can send your official transcripts multiple ways. The quickest method to get started is for your university to send electronic official transcripts to transcripts@arizonateachers.org. If your university does not have this as an option, you can mail official transcripts to our National Headquarters: Teachers of Tomorrow 2401 Fountain View Dr., Suite 700 Houston, TX 77057.
The length of the program is up to you! Our online training is self-paced* and made for you to do on your own time, so if you are currently working it’s not a problem at all! You do have to complete a full year internship, so once you have completed your online training you can then starting looking for your new career.
Certification varies state to state, so contact each states department of education that you are looking to move to verify the reciprocation process.
The Alternative Teaching Certificate is the temporary certificate you’ll have while completing the internship with our program. The Standard Professional Certificate is issued upon completion of the program. The Standard Certificate is valid for 12 years and is renewable.
No, you do not need classroom experience. Our program is designed for all types of candidates, including those who have never stepped foot inside a classroom.
Yes, you will be required to complete a fingerprinting background check through the Arizona Department of Education to receive a Alternative Teaching Certificate.
Feel free to give us a call anytime at 888.850.7740 or email us at Teach@ArizonaTeachers.org.
During your internship year, you are paid as a full time teacher of record.
We have plenty of resources to help guide you through the interview process, including resume review specialists.
With our program you can work for public school districts but you can also work for accredited Private & Charter Schools.
Yes, having a completed Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university is a requirement for admission into our program.
Yes! We offer full program scholarships to individuals who are not yet enrolled in the program. Our scholarship period opens on October 1st. Visit our Scholarship Homepage to view available scholarships and learn how to qualify.
*Please be advised that while you have the flexibility to complete your training at your own pace, there is a maximum completion duration specified in your enrollment agreement.
For further details, please refer to your enrollment agreement.
