Recruitment
The Office of Recruitment, Preparation and Certification works to support institutions of higher education, school districts, and other educational entities to encourage a more robust and diverse pool of teachers for the state of Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ. The recruitment unit focuses on the following goals:
- Strive for student access to high quality educators of diverse backgrounds in every content and geographic area;
- Increase awareness and promote positive messaging about the teaching profession and encourage individuals to explore the profession in Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ; and
- Provide more effective and efficient resources for those hiring and retaining educators, and prospective and current educators.
Resources
- Certification and Licensure: Interested in teaching in Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ? Learn more about the requirements for certification and licensure.
- Loan Forgiveness and Cancellation: Information about financial assistance for educators and those in public service.
- : The NJFEA is the statewide organization coordinating the network of individual chapters of the Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ Future Educators of America, which supports high school and middle school students who aspire to become teachers.