Annual Salary
$35,144 - $41,546
Access To Car
Required
Master's Degree
No formal partnerships, but it's possible to pursue one.
Certification
Two years
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Certification Information
Teach For America - Alabama corps members receive exceptional academic support throughout their certification journey. In order to work towards their alternate baccalaureate certification, all corps members are required to:
- Pass a Praxis II content area exam
- Pass the Alabama Prospective Teacher Testing Program: Basic Skills Assessment
- Complete ongoing university course work beginning in their first teaching semester
- In addition, elementary and special education teachers must obtain a full master's degree.
Common Certification Questions
How is teaching certification structured in this state/region?
Certification can be obtained in two years through university courses.
Is it possible to complete a master's degree at the end of the two years?
Yes
Is a master's degree required?
A master's degree is required for elementary, but not for secondary.
Partner Universities
No current partner universities—corps members can earn a master's degrees at the University of Alabama, Samford University, and University of West Alabama
