The OP said they only have a BA. It's fairly general knowledge amongst teachers starting out at least in some states (Vermont being one) that for your first job, it's easier to get one without a masters and then once you have one in Vermont you have the ability to start your masters while the school district pays for a certain amount of the tuition each year. It can be part of your recertification credits as well and your salary goes up as you accrued graduate credits.