How many years of school do you need to be a pre k teacher?

Answer 1

To be teacher certified for Pre-K through third grade, one must complete their Bachelors - usually - in Early Childhood Education. I say usually because today there are so many alternative routes to teaching. The bachelors degree is designed to be a four year program of study, provided the student follows the program as prescribed for a full-time student. Viper1

Answer 2

To teach within the public school system in the United States at the pre-K through high school levels, you must have a bachelor's degree in a teacher education program from a regionally accredited college or university and state teacher certification. This would take approximately four years to complete as a full-time student, provided you take the program as prescribed by the college or university. Individuals who already have at least a bachelor's degree but not in an education program, can obtain certification to teach specific courses through the Alternative Route Program within the state they wish to teach.

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