It’s no surprise that teachers are in demand. A historic turnover is taking place in the teaching profession. While student enrollments are rising rapidly, more than a million veteran teachers are nearing retirement. Experts predict that overall we will need more than 2 million new teachers in the next decade. But some states need educators more than others. If you are having trouble finding a job in your area, or you are just looking for a fresh start, these five states are estimated to offer the most job growth over the next decade. From sunny California to the home of the windy city, there is a teaching job for you waiting in one of these five great states.

• California

• Florida

• Georgia

• North Carolina

• Illinois