How do I become a teacher? All educators must receive a residency teacher certificate to teach in Washington State. There are several paths to receiving certification, depending on your personal experience.
Here's how to become a teacher in Washington state: Complete high school. Earn a bachelor's degree. Pass a background check. Pass the required exams. Earn your Residency Certificate. Earn your Professional Certificate.
The average salary for an elementary school teacher in Washington is around $78,780 per year.
Ing to Ellis (2000), confirmation is “The process by which teachers. communicate to students they are valuable, significant individuals” (p. 265).
Will it take me more than a year to complete? WSU's teacher education programs take 15 months to two years depending on the program.
Washington requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree and a state-approved teacher preparation program. Since you already have a bachelor's degree, you could enroll in a 'cert only' or master's program. Information on programs located in Washington. Alternative Routes to Certification are also available.