Career Field - Education

Cal Student Organizations

• List of UC Berkeley student organizations officially registered with Campus Life and Leadership (updated each semester). Search by category/keyword (try tutoring, teaching, education). Provides contact information and links to websites.

• American College Personnel Association
• California Art Education Association
• Education Associations
• Education Resource Organizations Directory
• Higher Education Association
• International Technology Education Association
• National & International Art Education Associations
• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
• National Education Association
• Teacher Organizations
• US Department of Education

Teacher Preparation

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Credentialing and testing information (CBEST, CSET, etc), legislation updates and links to education-related websites.

California Occupational Guide, Elementary School Teacher (PDF file). Information on employment outlook, working conditions, salaries and more from the California Employment Development Department.

California Occupational Guide, Teachers, Secondary School (PDF file). Information on employment outlook, working conditions, salaries and more from the California Employment Development Department.

Job Profiles - A Day in the Life Profile, from Get that Gig, includes one-on-one career path information.

Recruiting New Teachers. Great site for anyone thinking about teaching as a career; site offers guidance and resources for prospective teachers, as well as insight on current trends and issues in the field.

School Teachers - Kindergarten, Elementary, and Secondary from the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics describing the nature of the occupation, training and other qualifications, as well as advancement, outlook and earnings information. Also includes links to related occupations.

Special Education Teachers from the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics describing the nature of the occupation, training and other qualifications, as well as advancement, outlook and earnings information. Also includes links to related occupations.

TEACH California. Website for recruiting highly capable and qualified individuals into teaching and other education positions. Site contains job listings as well as information about preparation programs.

School and School Districts Information

California County Offices of Education. A list of California County Offices of Education with websites and links from each county page to school districts in that county.

California Department of Education - California School Directory including; public schools, private schools, and school districts.

National Center for Education Statistics NCES - Information on Public Schools and School Districts in the United States. Provides basic information and descriptive statistics on public elementary and secondary schools and schools in general.

US Charter Schools. Information about Charter Schools, Directory of US Charter Schools including location, mission statement, population served, and enrollment data.

Career Planning Resources

AFT Teacher Salary Homepage - Salary information on the American Federation of Teachers website. Provides state comparisons, beginning teacher salaries, and more.

American Association of School Administrators - Career Advice, Job Bulletin, Resources, Articles and Related Websites.

Education America - Site includes, resume, interview and cover letter tips and samples, salary information and state certification.

Education World - Site includes; a career center, school issues, lesson plans, job listing newsletter, articles, and much more.

Job Profiles for Educators

Salary Comparison Calculator - Salary relocation calculation and school reports

What to Expect Your First Year of Teaching - Article by the Department of Education.

Special Services

Teaching Without a Credential

There are many opportunities to teach without a credential, below you will find a few possibilities for you to explore:

Americorps - Offers opportunities to serve communities in the areas of education, children and youth, community development, public health, and hunger and homelessness.

Andover Teaching Fellowship Program in Massachusetts - During a one-year teaching fellowship, the recent college graduate (or graduate school degree recipient) is introduced to teaching in a program of guided work in the classroom, professional seminars, and exposure to theories and methods of experienced faculty.

Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (AEOE) has many opportunities to do environmental or outdoor education with organizations throughout California and the US.

Berkeley Rep Theatre and the California Shakespeare Festival have education departments, as do most museums.

Cal Teach, California Teach Science & Mathematic Initiative at UC Berkeley - A new program to prepare and support math, science, and engineering students who are interested in becoming K-12 math and science teachers.

City Year - National Service program that unites diverse groups of young people aged 17-24 for a year-long community service program. Projects range from running after-school programs to teaching social issues curricula.

District Intern Programs - An alternative route to obtaining a teaching credential through a certification program. These programs are sponsored by the employing district, this is a tuition-free "teach while you learn" program, Most districts will offer "district intern programs" so consider the location you would like to be teaching and inquire at that particular district's office for more information. An example of a District Intern Program is the West Contra Costa School District and Cal State East Bay University Credential Program, Intern program designed for Multiple and Single Subject credentials.

Inner-City Teaching Corps in Chicago - Volunteer Teaching Corps offer an exciting two-year teaching program that places outstanding recent college graduates as classroom teachers in inner-city Chicago.

MATCH corps - The Corps is a group of recent college graduates who work one-on-one with Boston high school students each day for an entire year. The service year program is designed to fully close the academic Achievement Gap between minority students and their non-minority peers.

New York City Teaching Fellows - The NYC Teaching Fellows is a subsidized Master's degree program. Fellows also benefit from a regular teacher's salary and benefits; Ongoing support at the school and region levels.

Oakland Teaching Fellows - The Oakland Teaching Fellows seeks talented career-changers and recent graduates to make a difference for Oakland's students and in our community by becoming teachers.

Performing Arts Workshop - Intern Program in San Francisco, you can teach performing arts in public schools.

Project Pipeline - Project Pipeline Teacher Credential Program is a comprehensive teacher recruitment and district intern credential program whose mission is to provide eligible individuals an affordable and convenient way to earn a California teaching credential while meeting California's demand for new teachers. Working with a consortium of Northern California school districts, Project Pipeline serves as a means for school districts to develop their teacher hiring pool with high quality teacher candidates. Once hired, these candidates become teacher interns, teaching full time and receiving a salary plus benefits, as they take courses through Project Pipeline to earn their credential.

SCORE! Educational Centers - SCORE! hires academic coaches and instructors on a part-time basis.

Science, Theatre, Arts & Recreation (STAR) is a nonprofit educational enrichment company. STAR was created by experts to make public schools a one stop place for each family. STAR classes and programs are designed to encourage kids to explore, grow, encounter the world, and expand their cultural base. STAR works together with superintendents, principals, teachers, parents and community groups to create amazing enrichment opportunities for children and teenagers.

Substitute Teaching - Substitute teaching is a fantastic opportunity to get into a classroom and gain some valuable hands-on experience. Requirements usually include a 4-year degree (any major) and a passing score on the CBEST. Different districts may have additional requirements. You will need to apply to each district you want to be a substitute teacher for.

Summerbridge - A summer teaching program here or on the east coast. It is a volunteer experience, but living expenses stipends are provided, along with housing and AmeriCorps Education Awards at select locations.

Teach for America (TFA) - TFA collaborates with districts across the US to prepare students into full time teaching positions, and in preparing students to obtain their credentials while in the program. You will be teaching in “high need” areas, and will receive approximately six weeks of intensive training.

Teaching in Private Schools: Most private schools do not require that you hold a teaching credential. Requirements are usually a Bachelor's Degree and some experience teaching or working with children. Here are a few sites with job listings in private and independent schools:

• Council for American Private Education - This site includes information on teaching in Private schools. Also has links to job banks for various private schools in the country.
• National Association of Independent Schools - Contains information on teaching in Independent Schools as well as links to job listings.
• Carney, Sandoe & Associates is a recruitment firm for private and independent school teachers and administrators.
• Federal Bureau of Prisons - Opportunities to teach in correctional facilities. Does not require a teaching credential. Bachelor's Degree and some experience required.

Teaching Overseas - Teaching English opportunities are plentiful in other countries!! With your bachelors degree you are eligible to teach in many countries - including France, Japan, Latin America, Korea and Taiwan! Various certifications and/or Masters degrees will increase your chance of getting hired and increase your salary. In addition to teaching ESL, many schools abroad will hire you without a credential to teach general studies. At The International Educator (TIE), you will find a variety of teaching opportunities: Login: ucberkeley, Password: career

Test preparation companies that need people to prepare students for the SAT, MCAT, LSAT and other exams.

University Intern Program - These programs are similar to the District Intern programs. The program is also a "teach while you learn" as you will gain classroom experience while you complete the requirements for the Preliminary Credential. Funding for this program is the student's responsibility. Check out universities that you are interested in to find out if they have such a program. Requirements for the university programs vary by university. An example of such a program is UCLA university intern program, "TeachLA."

YWCA/YMCA's, Girls and Boys Clubs, and private learning centers.

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