Get Your Vermont Teaching Certification
Becoming a teacher in Vermont is a pretty straightforward process if you attend school in-state. If you receive a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and complete an approved educator preparation program, you will receive a recommendation for licensure in the state of Vermont. Out-of-state applicants with a Bachelor’s degree are eligible for the Peer Review alternate licensure option.
If you have received a recommendation from your school, you will still need to complete an application form, pay the applicable fees, and submit a few other items. You will need to submit a notarized oath that you will support the U.S. Constitution and the laws of Vermont and a signed document that you are not in arrears for child support, taxes, or unemployment compensation. You will also need to submit fingerprints and sign a release for a criminal background check. Your Level I license will allow you to teach for three years before requiring you to advance to the next level.
Once you have received your Level I license, you will want to find a job in a Vermont school. Burlington School District emphasizes academic achievement and intellectual curiosity through programs that include community connections, the arts, music, environmental sustainability, and hands-on learning. Essex is broken down into three villages that each have their own school district for K-8, but they all share Essex High School. Rutland City Public Schools and Colchester School District both also offer quality education with deep community connections.
After having taught for three years, you will need to apply for a Level II license. In addition to your three years of teaching, you will also need approval on a seven-year professional development plan and a recommendation from an administrator who has supervised your work. Once you receive your Level II license, it will be valid for seven years, after which you will need to demonstrate growth as an educator, complete nine re-licensing credits per endorsement, and submit another seven-year professional development plan for renewal.
