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Our students need you.
Something inside whispers, “Be a teacher.” You want to go to work every day and know you make a difference. Whether you’re a high school student deciding on a college major, a teacher relocating from another state, or a seasoned professional changing careers, Georgia welcomes you.
Find Your Pathway
Every student is unique; so are our teachers. Click on a profile to customize your teacher certification journey.
Do You Know?
Teachers Can Live & Teach Anywhere in the State of Georgia.
Teachers Have a Clear Path to Achieving Higher Salaries and Pay.
Educators Have Great Retirement Benefits and Can Retire Earlier than Most of Their Peers.
Teaching Jobs Provide Balanced Work Schedule.
Opportunities for Career Advancement in Teaching are Abundant, With Various Career Ladders Available.
Teaching Careers Offer Meaningful Work & Have an Exponential Impact on Lives.
Approved Georgia Teacher Certification Programs
Looking for a college or university to begin your education journey? Before enrolling, make sure the program will certify you to teach in a Georgia public school classroom. There are also alternative pathways to certification through the GaTAPP program and others.
Paraprofessional to Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway
The Georgia Registered Teaching Apprenticeship Program offers a new way to become a teacher—by learning on the job while earning a paycheck. Whether you’re a high school student or a paraprofessional, becoming a teaching apprentice helps you take real steps toward a rewarding career in education.
We’re Here for You
Starting a new career can feel daunting. We walk beside you every step of the way.
Teach in the Peach Updates
Statewide news impacting Georgia’s teacher recruitment efforts.
This year, the Georgia Department of Education’s Human Capital team launched a statewide survey to better understand the...
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Teach in the Peach proudly represented Georgia’s education community during Warrior Week at Camp Southern Ground recently. Warrior...