Becoming a teacher in Washington state?
Hi there, I’m currently wrapping up my BA in Humanities. I’m 27 and I’m ready to start my career. I’ve always dreamt of becoming a HS art teacher and have recently started looking into logistics. I’ve found a lot of conflicting information and am hoping someone in WA can provide some guidance on what I need to make it happen. I’m not super interested in pursuing my masters quite yet. I’m pretty burnt out from my undergrad. If a masters is a requirement to get my foot in the door, please give me the reality check! I’m getting my undergraduate with three concentrations, one being English. I would be happy teaching English and art. I’m not really interested in SPED or para, which has been recommended before. I’m currently working in daycares/preschools as a substitute teacher.
Any guidance is so much appreciated!!!
Posted Aug 12, 2026, 2:14 PM UTC