Full-Time Teacher

The alternative routes below get you into the classroom right away. To be a full time teacher of record immediately you must be eligible for an Emergency Permit or a Teacher Intern Certification. Learn more about these alternative routes below.

Certification Pathways:

Teach For America Relay GSE Alt Cert PA-Approved Alt Cert Programs Urban Teaching Residency at Penn American Board Teacher Cert Program

Other Alternative Options:

Must be offered a full-time teaching position to qualify. For opportunities, go to find a job.

Emergency Permit Teacher Intern Certification Program

Pathways for Non-PA Certified Teachers:

Teachers with administrative, supervisory, or superintendent credentials Application for teacher reciprocity through NASDTEC Interstate Agreement Teachers with valid NBPTS or NASPC credentials Foreign Educated Teacher Certification

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