{"id":44676,"date":"2023-11-11T14:16:39","date_gmt":"2023-11-11T20:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/?p=44676"},"modified":"2024-11-28T02:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T08:35:01","slug":"how-to-become-a-teacher-in-georgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/blog\/insights\/how-to-become-a-teacher-in-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Teacher In Georgia in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

A teaching career will allow you to help generations grow and succeed in their future lives. As an educator, you will play an essential part in encouraging children of all ages to develop skills and competencies to help them flourish in their future careers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Being a great teacher can change a student’s life trajectory completely. Teaching may be your best career option if you love sharing knowledge and inspiration.<\/span><\/p>\n

Each state can have different guidelines regarding education level, licensing, and experience when hiring teachers. But, all states require that their prospective teachers have at least a Bachelor’s degree and complete a state-approved teacher preparation program to receive licensure for teaching.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Georgia has <\/span>115,647<\/span><\/a> teachers serving in its public schools in 2023. But, there is a <\/span>need for more<\/span><\/a> quality teachers across the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, according to the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), <\/span>82 percent<\/span><\/a> of Georgia schools need more teachers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With this guide, <\/span>Teachers of Tomorrow<\/span><\/a> will help you learn the steps and gather all the key information to build your career in education. You will understand the process to help you start the journey to your fulfilling and rewarding teaching career in Georgia.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Is Teaching the Right Career for You?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Teaching requires that you be focused, have excellent communication skills, have a good mastery of your subjects, and be a great collaborator. You also require great interpersonal skills since you are closely involved with your learners, families, and the community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most teachers view their career as a vocation, not a job, due to the innate passion and love for learning and teaching they possess for their work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Teaching offers some great monetary benefits, which vary from state to state. For instance, the annual average salary for teachers in Georgia is <\/span>$61,249 while in Mississippi it’s $45,574<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Compensation also depends on the education level, years of experience, and certification type.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But money is one of many motivations to teach as the teaching career is very stable, and you can also expect long vacations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Other benefits to teachers in Georgia include access to two primary health plans that ensure healthy living for the teachers and their dependents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

State Requirements for Teaching In Georgia<\/b><\/h2>\n

All states require that prospective teachers hold a bachelor’s degree to be considered for certification in teaching. Regardless of your education level or experience, you must meet the state’s requirements to become certified in Georgia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The prevailing educator situation in the states guides the requirements. For instance, a severe teacher shortage in a teaching area might result in fewer certification requirements than in the rest of the states. Georgia lawmakers have also introduced a <\/span>new bill that offers a $2,000<\/span><\/a> salary raise to educators in a bid to attract and retain teachers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your certification requirements will also differ depending on the level you aim to teach, such as primary, secondary, or high school.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Teacher certification in Georgia is done by the <\/span>Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC)<\/span><\/a> for entry-level certification and those on the reciprocity program from other states.<\/span><\/p>\n

These requirements include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Bachelor’s Degree<\/b><\/h3>\n

All states expect their teachers to be holders of<\/span> bachelor’s<\/span> degrees. Before enrolling for your <\/span>bachelor’s <\/span>degree, consider choosing a degree program related to the grade level and the subject you wish to teach. For instance, if you wish to become a special education teacher, you may enroll for a bachelor’s degree in special education.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most universities offer joint teacher education programs. This allows you to earn your degree and complete your teacher certification program simultaneously.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A <\/span>bachelor’s <\/span>degree will equip you with key transferable skills essential for effective curriculum instruction and learner management in teaching.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Such skills include:<\/span><\/p>\n