Become a Teacher in Wyoming

Become a Teacher in Wyoming

The Teacher Preparation and Advising Office is here to make sure you are ready apply to the UW College of Education, help you navigate our program requirements, and ensure you have completed the steps to apply for licensure with the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board.

To become a licensed teacher in Wyoming, you will need to fulfill the below requirements:

• Complete a bachelor’s degree and other prerequisite coursework required.
• Complete a state-approved teacher preparation program.
• Pass required exams.
• Submit a Wyoming teaching credential application.

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Step One: Prerequisite Coursework

Wyoming requires that certified teachers hold, at least a bachelor’s degree. While Wyoming does not have specific course or credit hour requirements, it does necessitate that student teaching be part of the licensure applicant’s teacher preparation program, as stated in the Wyoming Educator License Application Packet.

 

Step two: Teacher Preparation program

To become a teacher in Wyoming, you must first complete an accredited teacher education program. Programs consist of a combination of curricula and fieldwork. In your education courses you will deep-dive into current and historical best practices in pedagogy and assessment while learning how to incorporate special education techniques, technology, and multicultural learning strategies into your teaching practice. Starting early in your academic career, you will hone your craft through virtual teaching simulations and by working in real classrooms. This fieldwork will culminate during your student teaching residency.

Alternative Certification

If you already have a bachelors from an accredited university, you can take advantage of alternative licensure pathways to get on the fast-track to becoming a teacher in Wyoming. UW offers alternative programs for those interested teaching in elementary schools or in secondary education classrooms that allow you to apply for your teaching license in as little as three semesters. The program is tailored to your needs and your prior experience.

 

Step Three: Required Tests

The Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) requires the Praxis examination for certain content areas to become certified to teach. Please view the Wyoming PTSB's Praxis page for testing requirements. View the Praxis website for information about these assessments and required scores.

 

Step Four: Teacher Licensure Requirements

The Wyoming Department of Education requires all candidates seeking initial licensure to meet the following requirements:

• Submit all official transcripts documenting the completion of a bachelors from accredited institution
• Be recommended by an approved teacher preparation program
• Submit two fingerprint cards and pass a background check
• Submit all required applications, supplemental documents, and fees
• Demonstrate knowledge of the U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions

Background Check

Applicants seeking initial teaching licensure in Wyoming must undergo a fingerprinting clearance and pass a background check.

Wyoming Teaching Jobs

Visit the  Wyoming School Boards Association’s Job Vacancies webpage for a list of available positions in Wyoming School Districts.