Whether they have spent years in the classroom or are new to the profession, Green Dot hires teachers who are committed to our mission with a passion for excellence.
If you have never completed a credentialing program before, are currently completing a California credentialing program, or have already completed one, this is the page for you! This is also a good place to start if you're asking any of these questions:
- "Help! I don't know anything about credentialing. What's the process, from start to finish?"
- "What is a credentialing program and how do I pick one?"
- "Is there financial assistance for credentialing programs?"
- "How long will it take for me to get my full credential?"
- "How do I find a teaching job?"
- "I've completed my program and obtained my Preliminary credential. How do I clear it?"
- "I've obtained my Clear credential and have been teaching for a few years. How do I advance my career?"

Traditional Pathway
Intern Pathway
Residency Pathway
TeachStart
(sub to teacher)
Description
Attend an accredited college or university and pursue a teaching credential AND master's degree in education through that school.
With this route, you will be a Student Teacher, which requires participants to take courses and gain hands-on experience while student teaching under direct supervision.
Attend an accredited college or university that has an Intern Pathway to earn your credential as you teach.
Participants receive instruction while managing their own classroom and continuing to take courses and receive supervision.
Through Marshall Teacher Residency, teachers-to-be integrate master’s-level education content with a yearlong classroom internship in a public school. Unlike other alternative teaching certification models, residents do not serve as the teacher of record in the classroom.
A program designed to provide prospective teachers with a low-cost tuition pathway to become a certified teacher.
Scholar Plus Program is ideal for someone looking to become a credentialed teacher, but worried about the costs and education associated in making it a career.
Time Commitment
2 years
1 year with optional 2nd year if you want to pursue your master’s as well
1 year, with 4 year teaching commitment after obtaining your credential
2 years
Estimated Cost to candidate
Cost dependent on university attended
Cost dependent on university attended
With Marshall Teacher Residency, no cost to resident.
Eligible for $20,000 teach grant.
Estimated $5,000 to earn credential
Paid during program?
No, full time student
Paid full time teacher salary at Green Dot with benefits, see salary schedule here
No, but you will receive a living stipend of $40,000 for the year, paid monthly
Paid hourly sub rate by Scoot Education
Requirements
Pathways to Becoming a Teacher
In this short webinar, you’ll find resources and strategies for educators interested in teacher pathways. With this quick session, you'll learn more on what it takes to become a teacher and how to start your career at Green Dot.