Become a Teacher in California - CA

Gather the information you need to make a difference in your community.

• California Teacher Certification - Program Information
  
  
• Step by step instructions - California Teacher Certification, Certification Renewal and much more
  

In the 2001-02 school year, California ranked first in teacher compensation with an average salary of $53,870^*. However, upon closer inspection, A California teacher's salary is not as high as it might first appear. Salaries in California are offset by a much higher cost of living compared to other states. However, with this being said, teachers have ten weeks off a year and can, if so inclined, choose to work during this time to boost their income further. When all is said and done, California pays its teachers respectfully. Then why, you might ask, is California still struggling with attaining better results with regard to educated pupils graduating from grade school? Simply put, a higher paid teacher with a bachelor's degree is still a teacher with only an undergraduate education.

Future California Teachers: Gain the education you will need to truly make a difference for your students. Learn why a bachelor's degree and teaching credentials are simply not enough education for teachers to be effective in the classroom anymore. Lastly, but certainly not least, boost your salary and moral with a Master's degree or PhD. A good teacher is one who is content and happy with their lot in life. Make sure you are making a salary that can provide you all the comforts you need to be able to focus on your teaching.

Current California Teachers and Administrators: You are the mentors and leaders of California public education. For those with the motivation to make this system thrive for future generations, we encourage you to put your efforts into maintaining our most valuable resource, yourself. Build your confidence, increase your job satisfaction with better compensation, earn the respect of your peers and give weight to your opinions. Now more than ever, we need experienced teachers and administrators to step up to the plate for those who will come after you. Earn your Master's degree, your PhD or Administrative Credentials. Take the reins and steer California teachers in the right direction for the future.