Your path to becoming a licensed teacher

According to the Kansas State Department of Education, the state’s public school system employs approximately 33,500 teachers, with an ever increasing number of educators needed. Opportunities exist for educators with a range of backgrounds including Kansas-educated teachers, teachers who have moved to the state, and mid-career changers.

To learn more about becoming a Kansas educator, click on the link below that best describes you to view a step-by-step path, courtesy of the Kansas Educational Employment Board, to your place leading a Kansas classroom:

• High School Students and High School Graduates
• Two-Year or Four-Year College Student
• Out-of-State Licensed Teacher
• Career Changer

The next step is finding a college or university program where you can take the necessary classes and gain the training to prepare you for a career in a Kansas classroom. Check Education Options for Teacher Preparation.