How To Become A Teacher

Making a Midlife Career Transition to Teaching

This 40-page guide includes everything you need to know when considering whether to make a career change into teaching -- and how to get started:

• Traits of successful teachers
• Rewards and challenges of the profession
• Training and certification requirements
• Links to help you research certification procedures in all 50 states
• Alternative routes to certification for mid-career professionals
• Pros and cons of public and private schools
• Finding job opportunities
• Organizations that can provide grants and fast-track training