Become a Charter School Teacher | CharterTeacher.com

So you’re thinking about becoming a charter school teacher. ABCTE is here to help.

There are over 5,000 charter schools in the United States and they have the freedom to hire professionals from any sector to work in their schools. But figuring out how charter schools work, what it takes to get one of these teaching jobs and how to prepare for the classroom can be a challenge.

What is a charter school?

Charter schools are public schools that receive public funding but that are not required to follow the same regulations as other public schools. In exchange for this freedom, charter schools are expected to produce certain results as outlined in the school’s charter.

Why teach in a charter school?

Charter schools offer teachers an opportunity to have more autonomy in the classroom, giving them the freedom to break from more traditional approaches to teaching. Known as tight-knit communities, charter schools pride themselves on increasing student learning and achievement. Charter school teachers often benefit from smaller class sizes, and more parent and community involvement. Because of the freedom they have in hiring teachers, many charter schools are also known for having career-changer teachers that bring real-world experience into the classroom.

ABCTE has the resources you need to become a great teacher and find a charter school job.

• Search for Teaching Jobs
  On our free jobs board, browse the job listings for charter jobs or post your resume for school administrators to view—it’s all fully searchable!
• Charter Teacher Preparation
  ABCTE can help motivated, passionate individuals become great teachers with over 200 hours of content that you can access online anytime.
• Teacher Certification
  Not every charter school requires certification but many parents prefer it and it can a you more marketable as you search for a job.
• Events Calendar/Job Fairs
  Find out when job fairs and teacher recruitment events are coming to your area or taking place online.
• Online Forums
  Seek the advice of other teachers and charter school operators in the online forums.
• Professional Development
  With online resources in a variety of subjects, ABCTE provides a flexible way for teachers to master or brush up on existing skills.