Teacher Pathways
Collier County Public Schools offers a variety of pathways for individuals interested in entering the teaching field. From college students pursuing an education degree, to non-education career changers, to current CCPS non-instructional employees seeking a new position, CCPS has an opportunity for you.
Teach 4 Collier
Are you a Collier County resident working in a field other than education and looking for a career change?
Teach 4 Collier Information Session
October 1, 2025
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Teach 4 Collier is a CCPS Grow Your Own initiative aimed at recruiting career changers, or those with a four-year degree into teaching professionals. This community-based meeting is set-up as a comprehensive review to get a better understanding of the teaching profession. All community career-changers are encouraged to attend.
The program shifts gears into the certification process, covering in depth the process for obtaining teaching certification, as a non-education major. Any person with a four-year degree, is eligible for Florida Teaching Certification in any area, so long as, they have access to their college/university transcripts, applies for certification with the Florida Department of Education, and can pass a subject area examination in the subject of their choosing. In lieu of passing a subject area exam, some with a 4-yr degree may qualify for temporary certification based on their areas of study.
Grow 2 Teach
Are you a non-instructional CCPS employee interested in becoming a teacher?
Grow 2 Teach is an info-series designed as a comprehensive review for non-instructional employees to get a better understanding of the teaching profession. The series will include opportunities for direct observation of a teacher collaborative planning meeting as well as a classroom observation preferably in the school at which the non-instructional employee works.
The goal of the program is to transition non-instructional staff, who are interested, into college degree programs with the intention of graduating from an education program and working in an instructional capacity within CCPS. Staff will be connected to representatives from colleges such as FGCU, FSW, and Ave Maria to share the education programs their schools offer.
Any staff that wish to learn more should contact StaffingCCPS@collierschools.com – individuals support will be offered on an as needed basis.
Guest 2 Teach
Are you a CCPS Guest Teacher or Guest Assistant interested in a full-time instructional position?
Guest 2 Teach is for guest staff who are interested in obtaining Florida Teaching Certification, and are seeking full-time instructional opportunities. The goal of the program is to share information on teaching strategies, classroom management development. This program will involve presentations by the Human Resources and the Professional Learning & Digital Innovations Departments.