What qualifications do I need to become a teacher in America?
You need a bachelors degree in the subject that you would like to teach ( Such as English, and a minor or second degree in Secondary Education which includes student teaching. Depending on the state you move to you will almost certainly have to do some bridge work to get certified to teach in that state. Each state has different requirements. For instance in Texas you must take and pass a college course on Texas History. If you teach in a high need area, such as Math, Science or Special Education , they may let you work on probation until you get your teaching certificate. You may be able to substitute teach until that point if you teach something else. Our Federal Government requires that Public High School teachers be Highly Qualified, meaning they majored in the subjec that they teach in. Private Schools set their own standards and rules.
