Become a Teacher in Minnesota - MN

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• Minnesota Teacher Certification - Program Information
  
  
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At $46,906, Minnesota has jumped from 20^th to 16^th for average teacher salaries^*. These are exciting times for current teachers, administrators and those who are considering becoming a teacher in Minnesota. Educational funding has begun to help aid the front line of education, our teachers and administrators. With such changes occurring in education, opportunity is at your fingertips. However, as with any opportunity, when it knocks, you must get off the couch and open the door. Opportunity in Minnesota's education is limited to those who are highly qualified and highly educated.

Future Minnesota Teachers: Tax payers and politicians have realized the incredible value in providing future generations with the best education possible. Minnesota is seeking to put the best and most highly qualified teachers into the classroom at any cost. Salaries are going up, but so are requirements for those teachers who are filling these positions. Future Minnesota teachers are going to need advanced degrees to even be considered for the most coveted teaching positions. So, earn you Bachelor's degree, Master's degree or PhD from a top, accredited university and learn concepts essential to becoming a great teacher.

Current Minnesota Teachers and Administrators: Opportunity is ripe for leadership. Current reforms are based on driving competency and motivation into our schools. Experienced teachers are going to be called upon to take mentorship roles. Administrators are going to need excellent communication skills, resource management skills, an understanding of data-driven decision making skills and much more. In this increasingly complex world, we are going to need increasingly qualified and educated leaders. Learn how to attain skills and knowledge that the best teachers and qualified administrators must possess. Earn a Master's degree, PhD or Administrative Credentials from a top, accredited university.

^* NEA 2005 Stats