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Do you have a passion for learning and sharing knowledge?
Do you believe that people deserve to be empowered by education to pursue their dreams?

The need for preK-12 teachers is greater than ever, especially in Arizona. There’s an even larger shortage looming. Approximately 23%, or 26,000 educators, will be eligible for retirement by June 2018.
Rio Salado College offers Arizona Department of Education approved Educator Preparation programs that provide convenient and cost-effective ways for undergraduate students and working individuals with a bachelor’s degree transition into teaching.
Undergraduate Bachelor's Degree Pathway
This is a unique, innovative educator preparation program that allows students to complete 90+ credits at the community college level and then transfer to Northcentral University for the remaining courses toward earning a bachelor's of education degree.
Post-Baccalaureate Programs
Designed for individuals who have a bachelor's degree or higher (in any area) from an accredited university and would like to complete an educator preparation program that leads to certification.
Teacher-In-Residence
This unique program allows individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university to receive employment in a preK-12 classroom while simultaneously completing their teacher certification coursework.
Join us for free orientation, in person and online to learn more. Here’s a look at the next available sessions.
Teacher-In-Residence In-person Orientation
April 05, 2017
Rio Salado Conference Center
2323 W. 14th St., Tempe, AZ 85281
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Teacher-In-Residence Virtual Orientation
April 26, 2017
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Post-Baccalaureate In-Person Orientation
March 27, 2017
Communiversity at Queen Creek
21740 South Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, Arizona 85142
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
No need to wait. Get started today! For more information visit www.riosalado.edu/teachers or contact a Rio Salado College Academic Advisor at (480) 517-8580.
Check out this blog for expert advice on how to become a teacher.
Ready to answer the call?
Rio Salado College offers Arizona Department of Education approved Educator Preparation programs that provide convenient and cost-effective ways for undergraduate students and working individuals with a bachelor’s degree transition into teaching.
Undergraduate Bachelor's Degree Pathway
This is a unique, innovative educator preparation program that allows students to complete 90+ credits at the community college level and then transfer to Northcentral University for the remaining courses toward earning a bachelor's of education degree.
Post-Baccalaureate Programs
Designed for individuals who have a bachelor's degree or higher (in any area) from an accredited university and would like to complete an educator preparation program that leads to certification.
Teacher-In-Residence
This unique program allows individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university to receive employment in a preK-12 classroom while simultaneously completing their teacher certification coursework.
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Teacher-In-Residence In-person Orientation
April 05, 2017
Rio Salado Conference Center
2323 W. 14th St., Tempe, AZ 85281
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Teacher-In-Residence Virtual Orientation
April 26, 2017
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Post-Baccalaureate In-Person Orientation
March 27, 2017
Communiversity at Queen Creek
21740 South Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, Arizona 85142
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
No need to wait. Get started today! For more information visit www.riosalado.edu/teachers or contact a Rio Salado College Academic Advisor at (480) 517-8580.
Check out this blog for expert advice on how to become a teacher.