New teachers overwhelmingly say they love what they do. They say it allows them to contribute to society and help others. They would choose teaching again as a career, if they had the choice. This paper provides ideas on becoming a teacher. Specifically, this paper provides answers to these questions: (1) Why teach?; (2) What do teachers do?; (3) How much do teachers earn?; (4) How does someone become a teacher?; (5) What can a person do now to prepare for a teaching career?; (6) Where can a person find teacher education programs?; and (7) Is there financial aid available to help a person become a teacher?