Become a Certified Teacher in the Twin Cities/St Cloud

Launch your teaching career in Minneapolis/St. Paul! Earn full salary, benefits, and certification while making an impact in K-12 classrooms. No prior teaching experience required.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and start your journey toward becoming a certified teacher!

Who We Are

Teach Minnesota is one of the state’s first alternative certification programs, training diverse, committed individuals – whether certified or not – to become effective teachers. Through Teach Minnesota, you’ll transform your academic and professional skills into a meaningful, high-impact teaching career in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area.

What You’ll Do

• Participate in a hands-on summer training program focused on classroom experience and coaching.
• Start as the teacher of record in Elementary Education (K-6) or Special Education (K-12) in Minneapolis/St. Paul schools. 
• Earn full salary and benefits while completing certification.

Certification areas

• Elementary Education (K-6)
• Special Education ABS (K-12)

Why Teach Minnesota?

• No prior teaching experience is required.
• Flexible Teaching Locations: We partner with a diverse set of districts, charter partners, single charter schools, and parochial schools. Fellows have the unique flexibility to find a school that fits their skills and interests. Our school partners will serve as your employer.
• Classroom-Centered Preparation: Fellows prepare to enter the classroom by participating in a summer training experience. Where traditional teacher preparation leaves little time for hands-on skill-building, our innovative training is centered around actual teaching experience in summer school classrooms. Fellows practice core skills that they need to be successful on their first day of teaching and ground their pedagogy in culturally responsive teaching.
• Full Salary and Benefits: While pursuing certification, Fellows work full-time at a district or charter school on a Tier 2 license and receive the same compensation as all other first-year teachers. The average starting salary range is $40,000-$45,000 plus comprehensive benefits. You will start as the teacher of record for the 2025-26 school year.
• Certification: During the first year in the classroom, Fellows earn certification through our program which includes coursework and individualized support that builds on the skills mastered during training. The tuition for Elementary certification is $7,000 and for Special Education certification is $8,500. The tuition is payable throughout the year once Fellows start receiving a full-time salary. In addition, various schools offer full or partial tuition reimbursement and the opportunity to apply for an AmeriCorps award up to $7,395 for education related expenses or previous student loans.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (conferred by June 1, 2026)
• Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.25
• Meet all legal requirements to work in the United States.

Job Type

• Full-time
• Pay:
• $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Education

Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate

Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

In person