Begin your teaching journey with Alabama Teachers and you could be in a classroom, come next school year. We’re committed to helping you achieve your dream of becoming a teacher! Our streamlined approach to earning your teacher certification can be completed by following these simple, actionable steps.
The first step can be completed before you make it to the end of this page. Our quick and free application will only require a couple minutes of your time. The requirements are simple – you’ll need a 4-year bachelor’s degree, in any major, with a GPA of at least 2.75. Apply now and continue reading.
Our dedicated team is here to help you throughout the process. After submitting your online application, followed by your transcripts, one of our experienced Advisors will get in touch with you. Together, you’ll work on creating a strategy – made just for you – to help you earn your teacher certification. Before you can enroll and officially get started, the Alabama Department of Education requires all candidates to take and pass a Praxis Subject Area test. The test you take depends on the certification area and grade level you are intending to teach. Your Advisor will serve as an indispensable asset when deciding which test to take. They will help you identify which subject area best highlights your natural skills and abilities as a future teacher. To get a head start, explore which subject areas we offer.
Once you’re officially enrolled with Alabama Teachers, your teacher training is underway. As soon as you’re admitted, you will gain access to online training module 1: The Foundations of Learning.
This is the substance of your teacher preparation. Our flexible training modules are delivered 100% online and available to you 24/7. You have complete freedom to set your own schedule and learn on your own time. Developed by leading educators, we aim to provide you with nothing short of the best. As you dive into 180 of online training, you’ll lay the groundwork needed to become a successful teacher. From teaching strategies to integrating technology and everything in between, you’ll soon be ready to step foot inside the classroom.
Unlocking access to module 1 is the key to making your way into the classroom! Shake off those nerves and prepare to teach – this is the moment you’ve been waiting for! As you work your way through the first module, you are now eligible to apply for your Conditional Certificate in a Teaching Field (CCTF) and seek employment, upon receiving your Letter of Eligibility.
You’ve invested a lot to get to this point and you’re ready. During your first year on your CCTF, you’ll work as a full-time teacher, earning full pay and benefits. Our extremely flexible approach truly lets you call the shots. While you continue to teach and work toward earning your full Class B Professional Certification, you have up to three years to complete your remaining training modules.
Complete module 1 before the end of your first year, and begin working on the subsequent three modules, when you’re ready. You may gain immediate access to the first three modules. Once you complete these three, you may unlock the fourth and final required training module. You are required to teach for one academic year while working on module 4.
A whole year teaching in a classroom is a huge accomplishment. Remember, slow and steady wins the race. Work through each module, at your own pace, and teach for two more years on your CCTF, if needed. For any questions along the way, Alabama Teachers’ Advisors are always available to help provide clarity on next steps.
Once you begin module 4, you must complete a minimum of one academic year teaching in the classroom. This will mark the beginning of the end of time taught on your CCTF. Upon finishing all required training, it is time to upgrade your teacher status. This is the proud moment where Alabama Teachers of Tomorrow witnesses you trade in your CCTF for a Class B Professional Certificate!
The rest is up to you. Go break in your official teaching certificate and get out there to teach for a better tomorrow!
