Careers in Teaching

A mobile career for a mobile spouse

by MSM

Often, military spouses need careers that move with them.  Spouses to Teachers is a pilot project designed to assist spouses of active duty military in their pursuit of K-12 teaching positions in both public and private schools in the U.S. The pilot states, listed below, will provide information, counseling and guidance to eligible spouses regarding teacher certification requirements, routes to certification, employment potential, financial assistance, and assistance with employment searches. Spouses to Teachers provides an ideal career opportunity to spouses seeking employment in the teaching field or who might be considering a career change. 

QUICK STATS

Program name: Spouses to Teachers

Headquarters location: Pensacola, Florida

Web site: www.spousestoteachers.com

Program pilot states:  California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas,, Utah, Virginia and Europe.

Eligible spouses: (a) spouses of active duty personnel, (b) spouses of members of the Selected Reserve, National Guard and (c) spouses of members of the Individual Ready Reserve recalled to active duty.

PROGRAM INTEL

• Major in what you want to teach, such as elementary education, science, math, reading or special education.
• Research the variety of scholarships available through the respective military service and elsewhere.
• Do not become discouraged when it comes to your education path and the length of time it will take to complete your degree and obtain certification.
• Take classes with your work, family, and finances in mind, and you will reach your goal. The more education you have, the more marketable you will become.
• Check to see if your college institution has an accredited teaching program.

POC

Phone number: 1-800-231-6282

*For the latest information on this program, please log on to spousetoteachers.com.