<p>Is anyone here planning to become a teacher in the U.S.?</p>
<p>I was wondering how expensive teaching certification is, and whether there is any financial aid or job I can take up to ease the financial burden, or is everything for citizens only?</p>
<p>If it is really expensive, I'm thinking of getting my certification up here in Canada. Do you think U.S. school districts accept foreign teaching credentials? I'm prepared to write equivalency exams of course, but I don't want to apply for a teaching job and find out that I need to retake the certification program all over again.</p>
<p>Also, do you think that school boards are willing to hire foreigners who are not eligible to work in the U.S., by sponsoring them for a Green Card?</p>
<p>Do you already have a college degree? What subjects and what grade levels do you want to teach? In which state do you want to teach (every state has different certification procedures).</p>
<p>Your best bet would be to contact the Department of Education in the state(s) you are interested in and ask them about their state's procedures and to what extend a Canadian teacher certification would be usable in that state.</p>
<p>vicente, I have a D who is a teacher and who did her teacher's college in Ontario after her undergrad in the U.S. She is in a different position, though, because she has dual citizenship so is able to teach in either country, although made the decision to stay in Canada and teach. I would have my doubts about any school board sponsoring you for a Green Card. We've lived in both countries and know many who have obtained their cards but never teachers. Is there a reason that you're interested in teaching in the U.S.? You'll earn more as a teacher in Canada, in most cases.</p>
<p>Have you applied to Ontario teachers' colleges for next year? The other thing to consider is that it is very difficult to gain admission to teachers' college in Ontario, and also the jobs are not plentiful upon graduation.</p>