{"id":45254,"date":"2023-11-11T14:19:53","date_gmt":"2023-11-11T20:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/?p=45254"},"modified":"2024-11-28T02:35:17","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T08:35:17","slug":"how-to-become-a-teacher-in-nebraska","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/blog\/insights\/how-to-become-a-teacher-in-nebraska\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Teacher in Nebraska in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Teaching in Nebraska is an inspiring vocation, helping lead the country’s next generation. The state is working hard to become a more attractive place to teach. For instance, some of their schools are experimenting with a <\/span>four-day week<\/span><\/a>, and they’ve introduced incentives such as assistance with student loans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2022, Nebraska had approximately <\/span>26,969<\/span><\/a> full-time <\/span>teachers educating around 363,691 students, which isn’t enough. Like the rest of the country, the state is experiencing a teaching shortage. In January 2023, the local press <\/span>reported<\/span><\/a> that the number of unfilled positions had risen by over 60%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nebraska’s shortage makes it an ideal place to begin a rewarding career in education. However, each state has its own rules and regulations for becoming a teacher. <\/span>In this guide, we’ve gathered all the steps and essential information on teaching in Nebraska.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Is Teaching the Right Career for You?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Teaching is a calling, a way of life. Educators have a passion for empowering the nation’s youth to achieve their goals and positively impact our society. It is a demanding and evolving role that requires excellent communication, knowledge, flexibility, and commitment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Teaching is a vocation that extends beyond the school and into the community. Educators are leaders who collaborate with parents, guardians, coworkers, youth workers, and their neighbors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The drive to spread knowledge and make a difference is not motivated by money. Nonetheless, teaching does come with perks, such as working in a field of high demand, healthcare benefits, and Nebraska offers around 15 weeks of vacation per year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Teacher salary ranges and benefit packages differ between states. For example, the average annual salary in <\/span>Nebraska is $57,420, whereas in South Dakota it is $49,761<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

State Requirements for Teaching in Nebraska<\/span><\/h2>\n

Teaching requirements are not standardized in the United States, with each state having its own education and testing demands. In addition, the prerequisites vary depending on the age of students being taught: primary, secondary, or high school. However, most states have alternative and emergency certification and licensing available to help alleviate shortages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Bachelor’s Degree<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    According to the <\/span>Nebraska Department of Education<\/span><\/a> (NDE), a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school is required. The NDE insists on a minimum GPA of 2.74 out of 4 and a minimum of 120 credit hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Ideally, the bachelor’s degree should include coursework to meet the <\/span>endorsement<\/span><\/a> for the grade level and subject you wish to teach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    For instance, those wishing to teach students between kindergarten and grade 6 (K-6) should consider degrees such as Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences. Within the degree, they should obtain an endorsement for elementary education and add an endorsement for special education if they wish to teach students with disabilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    A Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences would also allow a person to teach secondary education (7-12) with a secondary education endorsement in their chosen field, such as chemistry.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Other bachelor degrees to consider include Elementary Education (BA), Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BSED), Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (BSED), Bachelor of Arts in Education (with endorsements), and Bachelor of Science in Education (with endorsements).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    A bachelor’s degree in education equips candidates with knowledge and skills to become successful and quality educators, such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n