Do I have to have a degree in education to be a teacher?

Kristy, most public school districts require an education degree, but independent (private) or international schools may be more interested in a degree in the field in which you want to teach. You may want to get a bit of teaching experience by tutoring or volunteering while getting your degree--coaching youth sports can be helpful, as well. I left college with a degree in theater, but because my transcript was strong and I had experience as a daycare teacher's aide and a camp counselor, I got a drama teaching job at a top private school, which later turned into an English teacher position. Some private schools even offer new teacher training programs. Good luck!

In the state of Florida, if you have a Bachelor's degree in certain subjects that are in high demand, you can apply for a temporary teaching certificate without a degree in education. That temporary certificate is good for three years and during that time you must meet certain training and testing requirements. When I graduated from university, I had a degree in German. I landed a position teaching German at a Florida high school on a temporary certificate. Typically, the district that hires you helps with the certification process. If you have a degree in a qualifying subject, I'd look for job postings and contact that districts HR department to talk about temporary certification. See this Florida Department of Education page for more details: http://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/pathways-routes & this list of subject areas with links to required degrees/coursework: http://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/certificate-subjects