Become a Math Teacher ​- Life, Benefits, Salary, Cost of Living

This page highlights general life, benefits, salary, and cost-of-living considerations in becoming a middle or high school mathematics teacher in Alabama using some examples.  With three different pathways to become a math teacher through the University of Alabama's nationally recognized teacher preparation program, each pathway provides a different starting salary depending on pursuit of your initial teacher license. At the bottom of this page, we have linked video-messages from former students, now current teachers, with up to a decade of teaching experience from our graduates who have become strong teachers, teacher leaders, and received many honors! These video messages might be the most powerful voices "from the field" that can answer your questions about becoming a mathematics teacher through a UA program!
Note: There will be some additional information posted to this website as the materials become available to post.

Bachelor's Degree Initial Teacher Certification

Alabama TEAMS Contract (Salary add-on)

Teacher Profession Benefits & Satisfaction

Loan Forgiveness Options
Most states, as well as federal options, have loan forgiveness plans in place to supplement salaries and make becoming a teacher more financially reasonable.

Teacher Job Satisfaction
Teachers report high levels of job satisfaction, even in today's era of highlighting what is wrong or poor, teachers continue to report high satisfaction.

Retirement Pension System
Alabama Teachers participate in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA), one of the most financially healthy pensions for educators around the U.S.

Healthcare Benefits
Teachers in most states enjoy some of the best healthcare benefit plans to support themselves and their families their entire careers!

Testimonials

We have comprised a collection of short videos from former students, early career teachers,
to reflect on their time in the program at UA and their teaching career!

CLICK HERE to ACCESS TEACHER VOICES from the FIELD
or click the People tab in the top toolbar!!