Become a Teacher in Arkansas with American Board
American Board is pleased to announce its launch in the state of Arkansas! Now Arkansas residents can receive their teacher certification with the American Board and teach in Arkansas public schools.
To enroll with the American Board, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and be able to pass a background check. Students hoping to certify in Arkansas will have up to 1 year to pass the Principals of Teaching Knowledge (PTK) examination and an exam in the subject area of their choice. After completing the appropriate application forms, students will then be able to apply for a teaching position with the Arkansas Department of Education.
Once they begin teaching, new teachers will participate in a two year mentorship program through the Arkansas Department of Education. Successful evaluations by supervisors and experienced peers will allow new teachers to upgrade their teacher’s license, leading to a permanent, renewable standard license.
Arkansas residents will be able to certify in the following subjects through the American Board:
Elementary (K-6)
Middle Grades (4-8). Pick 2 subjects.*
English Language Arts (ELA)
General Science
History*
Math
Secondary (7-12)
Biology
Chemistry
English Language Arts (ELA)
History***
Math
Physics
*To receive a license from the state of Arkansas to teach Middle Levels/Middle School, you must certify in two subject areas. The American Board program costs include one subject area. Adding an additional certification will cost $850.
**In order to earn your provisional teaching license to teach Middle School History/Social Studies, you must pass the Middle School Social Studies Praxis exam. Learn more about the Praxis exam here.
***In order to earn your provisional teaching license to teach Secondary History, you must pass the Secondary Social Studies Praxis exam. Learn more about the Praxis exam here.
