Teach in Tennessee
Private Schools
Through ABCTE Certification, you can teach in private schools in Tennessee. Consider our preferred employers as you look for a teaching position.
Choose the subject area you wish to teach:
- Biology (6-12)
- Chemistry (6-12)
- Elementary Education (K-6)
- English Language Arts (6-12)
- General Science (6-12)
- Mathematics (6-12)
- Physics (6-12)
- Special Education (K-12)
- United States History (6-12)
- World History (6-12)
- Reading Certificate (K-6)
We recommend you contact any schools where you are considering applying for a teaching position. Some may have additional certification requirements.
Public and Charter Schools
ABCTE has received approval from the Tennessee State Board of Education to begin partnering with school districts in the state. Through a Transitional Licensure Preparation (TLP) pilot program, ABCTE is currently working with the Putnam County School District to certify teachers.
Other Tennessee school districts interested in participating in a pilot program should contact ABCTE Marketing Manager Miranda Amir at 202-263-8303. If you are someone who is interested in becoming a teacher in Tennessee through ABCTE, we encourage you to contact Marketing Services Specialist Elizabeth Welborn at 202-263-8317 to learn more.
