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How to become a teacher

Posted at 1:37 AM, May 05, 2017
and last updated 2017-05-05 14:38:13-04

May 1-5 is Teacher Appreciation Week! In the midst of the nationwide teacher shortage, it’s more important than ever to staff classrooms with qualified educators. Regardless of the education climate, teaching remains a career that offers the opportunity to make an impact. According to a University of PhoenixCollege of Education K-12 teacher survey, over a quarter (27%) of K-12 teachers surveyed changed careers to become a teacher, with 37% indicating they had always wanted to be a teacher. To learn more about teaching opportunities go here.