Become a Teacher
in New Hampshire
Certification Roadmap
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New Hampshire Prerequisite Coursework
New Hampshire Teacher Preparation
New Hampshire Certification Reciprocity
New Hampshire Teacher Salary
New Hampshire Required Tests
Teacher Certification Information & Links
New Hampshire Highlights
$50450
Avg. Elementary Teacher Salary
$50040
Avg. Secondary Teacher Salary
117%
Teacher Salary vs. State Average
15
Vacation Weeks Per Year:
To become a certified teacher in New Hampshire, you will need to fulfill all prerequisite coursework, teacher preparation, and testing requirements.
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New Hampshire Prerequisite Coursework
All states require that certified teachers at a minimum have a Bachelor’s degree. Additionally, some states have undergraduate credit hour requirements for certification in specialty areas. New Hampshire, however, does not have any undergraduate credit hour requirements.
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New Hampshire Teacher Preparation
Teacher preparation includes the completion of an accredited teacher education program.
Typically teacher education programs consist of a combination of curricula and fieldwork. The curricula often includes instruction on foundational knowledge and skills, pedagogy (or the art and science of teaching), and preparing students to research, design and implement learning experiences in their field of study. The fieldwork component can include field observations, student teaching, and an internship.
Alternative Certification
Graduates of accredited colleges or universities whose bachelor’s degree was not in education, and who have not yet earned a traditional teaching certificate, can still receive an alternative teaching certificate by satisfying certain requirements. The state of New Hampshire officially recognizes ABCTE certification as a route to earning your New Hampshire teacher certification.
New Hampshire Certification Reciprocity
New Hampshire will accept some teaching credentials from the following states. Contact the New Hampshire Department of Education to inquire about your specific situation. Please see our interstate reciprocity disclaimer for more information.
| Alabama | Arizona | Arkansas | California |
| Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | Florida |
| Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho | Illinois |
| Indiana | Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana |
| Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan |
| Mississippi | Missouri | Montana | Nebraska |
| Nevada | New Jersey | New Mexico | New York |
| North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma |
| Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina |
| South Dakota | Tennessee | Texas | Utah |
| Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia |
| Wisconsin | Wyoming |
New Hampshire Teacher Salary
- Incentives to teach in high-needs schools or shortage subject areas: New Hampshire provides loan forgiveness support for teachers teaching in shortage subject areas
- Policies in place that articulate elements of effective induction: New Hampshire has no induction policies in place
- Average Elementary Teacher Salary: The average elementary school teacher in New Hampshire makes $50,450
- Average Secondary Teacher Salary: The average secondary teacher in New Hampshire makes $50,040
- Teacher Salary vs. State Average Salary: The average teacher in New Hampshire makes 117% of the salary of the average worker in New Hampshire
- Number of Vacation Weeks Per Year: The average teacher in New Hampshire receives 15 weeks of vacation per year
New Hampshire Required Tests
In order to become a certified teacher, you must satisfactorily complete the Basic Skill Test requirement and any Subject Area Competence assessments needed for your desired area of instruction.
Basic Skills Test
- There are no current basic skills examinations required for New Hampshire educators.
