[header] How to become a school administrator [title] Earn a bachelor's degree in education. [step] Most school administrators begin their careers as teachers, and although this is not always a requirement, a degree in education nearly always is. [substeps] You can earn an associate's degree at a community college before entering a four-year school, if desired. 
Be sure that your degrees are from accredited institutions. Work with a college adviser to specify a particular grade level group and/or subject matter for your degree plan.