While PTSB does not discourage educators from applying for positions in Wyoming, it is our recommendation that you at a minimum, start the application process concurrently with your job search.

The advantages of already having your license are as follows:

• The competition for teaching positions in Wyoming is at an all time high. Educators that already have a license are much more likely to receive first consideration for open positions in Wyoming School Districts.
• If you apply for a vacant teaching position and are hired before acquiring a license, there is a chance that your actual employment start date is delayed.
• Being hired before licensure can also affect your starting rate of pay. Many times, an applicant who has not acquired a teaching license prior to their start date has to begin employment on a “substitute” rate of pay.

If you have a serious interest in becoming an educator in the State of Wyoming, our recommendation is that you start the licensure process now.