What Apprenticeships Offer
Get Paid
Earn a paycheck while you learn.
Mentorship
Learn from experienced teachers.
Hands-on Experience
Get experience in real classrooms.
How Apprenticeship Programs Work
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Find a teacher apprenticeship
In Texas, you can find registered teacher apprenticeships through school districts and organizations like educational service centers. In most apprenticeships, you’ll work in a school and take college classes outside of school hours.
It can be helpful if you have at least an associate degree before you begin—but you can start an apprenticeship even with no college credits!
Find a registered teacher apprenticeship program.
Already have a bachelor’s degree? You may qualify for alternative certification! Learn more.
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Get hired
Once you find an apprenticeship program in your area, you’ll follow the school district or organization’s application process.
In Texas, you’ll often start your apprenticeship working as a paraeducator (sometimes known as a paraprofessional, teacher’s aide or teaching assistant). This role lets you see how a classroom works, practice developing lessons and build your skills.
Once you have a job offer, your apprenticeship can help connect you with their partner teaching program, so you can sign up for the classes you’ll need.
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Earn while you learn
As an apprentice, you’ll get paid from day one. In some programs, your pay increases as you build skills! You’ll also benefit from:
- Hands-on learning.
- Mentorship from experienced educators.
- Relationships with other staff and students. This can help when you’re ready to apply for full-time teaching jobs!
- A clear path toward full Texas teacher certification.
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Work toward your bachelor's degree
Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll work toward your degree by taking college classes outside of school hours.
Some apprenticeships may have you earn “micro-credentials” as you go. Essentially, these are mini certificates to confirm you’ve learned certain skills, like how to assess student work or use digital teaching tools. In some apprenticeships, your pay increases as you gain micro-credentials!
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Get certified and hired
When you complete your apprenticeship, you can:
- Finish your bachelor’s degree.
- Apply for your Texas teaching certificate.
- Start a full-time teaching role, often in the school or district where you trained.
Apprentice Programs in Dallas-Fort Worth
Learn MoreCamp Fire First Texas
Learn MoreFort Worth ISD
Learn MoreUTeach Dallas
Common Questions About Apprenticeships in DFW
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