Typically teachers need a bachelor’s or master’s degree to qualify for an initial teaching license. Some may require a Bachelor of Arts and others may be impressed with a Bachelor of Science. However, the license requirements and teaching certification vary by state along with how often you have to be recertified, usually between three to five years.
The certification and recertification process to teach at a public institution requires the completion of an approved program that provides both educational curriculum and fieldwork. For private schools, the credential programs and licensing requirements will be different depending on the institution but you’re usually required to have a graduate-level degree in your specified subject area and possess at least three years of teaching experience.