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TEACH for Houston launched in 2018 as a collaboration between Good Reason Houston and TEACH.org. Since then, we’ve built strong partnerships with school districts, teaching programs and other organizations across the region. The initiative is made possible thanks to our generous philanthropic funders.

When TEACH.org began in 2015, we had clear goals: Reduce the national teacher shortage, elevate the image of the teaching profession and support anyone interested in becoming a teacher. TEACH has since grown into one of the nation’s largest and most effective teacher recruitment organizations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Creating a TEACH for Houston account is easy! Simply click the "Sign Up" button located at the top right corner of any TEACH for Houston page.

The TEACH for Houston dashboard is your one-stop hub for all the info and tools you need to kickstart your teaching career. From the dashboard, you can explore the TEACH for Houston site and make the most of TEACH for Houston's free support, through every step of your journey to teaching.

  1. If your account has a password, click "Log In" at the top of the page.
  2. Enter your email address and press continue.
  3. Click on Forgot Your Password? This will send an email to your registered email address, with a link to set a new password.

To get in touch with someone, please visit Support.

TEACH for Houston offers free career coaching to anyone pursuing their initial teaching certificate! You can sign up for either group or 1-on-1 coaching. Visit our coaching page to learn more.

Your data and information are secure with us. For more detailed information about our security measures, please visit our dedicated security page. 

To report issues or bugs, visit Support. Your feedback is valuable, and we'll address it promptly.

We partner with educator prep programs, school districts and charter schools, community organizations and state education agencies to support future teachers. We’d love to work together! Visit our partners page to learn more.

Our Funders

We are grateful to our sponsors for pledging their financial support.
  • Houston Endowment logo
  • Powell Foundation logo

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About TEACH for Houston

Learn everything you need to know about becoming a teacher here in Space City. It’s why we’re here.

At TEACH for Houston, we envision a world where all kids have access to great educators. 

Why? Because teachers matter. In fact, teacher quality is the #1 in-school factor that affects student learning—and qualified teachers make a lifelong impact. 

And Texas needs more qualified educators. Statewide, uncertified teachers filled over 10 percent of teaching positions in 2024, according to a Texas Education Agency report. 

What does it mean for you? It means you can make a big impact as a teacher in Houston.

Our Mission

Our mission is to end the statewide teacher shortage and help talented people from all backgrounds enter the profession.

We're here to find and support the next generation of teachers and ensure Houston’s students have the teachers they deserve.

What We Do

Teaching is a fulfilling, creative and powerful profession. But how do you know if it’s right for you? And how do you get started in the profession? 

TEACH for Houston is here to make it easy to explore teaching and take steps to become a teacher. 

We support future teachers from all backgrounds, from high school students to college grads, career changers, and school staff members. No matter where you’re starting, we’ll help you learn about the career—and find a path that fits your life. 

Here are some of the tools and resources we offer, all free: 
 

  • Articles and videos about teaching
  • Step-by-step guides to get certified
  • Advice from certification experts
  • Financial help for your training
  • Connections to local teaching programs
  • Help applying to teaching programs and jobs 
  • And more! 

References

(1) "Teachers Matter: Understanding Teachers’ Impact on Student Achievement.” RAND. https://www.rand.org/education-and-labor/projects/measuring-teacher-effectiveness/teachers-matter.html.

(2) Lee, Se Woong. "Pulling Back the Curtain: Revealing the Cumulative Importance of High-Performing, Highly Qualified Teachers on Students’ Educational Outcome.” Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 40(3), 359-381. https://doi.org/10.3102/0162373718769379.

(3) Uncertified Teacher Rates 2018–19 Through 2023–24. Texas Education Agency. https://tea.texas.gov/reports-and-data/educator-data/uncertified-teachers-historic-2018-2019-to-2023-2024.pdf