If you already have a degree and it is suitable, then you may just be able to complete a graduate diploma in education - which was the path I took into teaching.

As for jobs in your area - it will depend greatly on WHERE you are located. Where I grew up and did my training there was a massive shortage in teaching jobs and a vast over supply of trained teachers wanting them. We left the area. Some stay but have a fairly long commute (~1 hour) into outlying areas. Perhaps contact the department of education in your state? They would be able to tell you what it's like.

BW