High School Diploma or Equivalent + Experience
You don’t need an advanced degree to begin making an impact in schools. The following teaching fields are open to individuals with a high school degree or equivalent plus work experience.
Adult Workforce Education Teacher
Prepare adults to enter careers in the following fields:
Agriculture
Marketing Education
Health Occupations
Family & Consumer Science
Office Operation
Industrial & Engineering Technologies
Personal Living
Emergency Medical Technician
Firefighter Training
*You must have a Bachelor’s Degree to teach adults in the Aspire Program
Career-Technical Workforce Development (CTWD) Teacher
If you have five years or more of full-time experience in a career field, you may eligible to pursue a license to become a Career-Technical Workforce Development Teacher. CTWD areas include art and communication, health science, business, law and public safety, marketing, trade, industry, and others.
A school district will walk you through the process of becoming a career-technical educator, but refer to pages 7–12 of this guide for an overview of the steps for initiating and completing the process. Refer to these State Board of Education links for more information about requirements and pathways: