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There is a program (sub-organization) within STP (called the GSTA) for graduate students interested in teaching

CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR HOSTING THE GSTA

The Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) is the student affiliate organization of APA Division 2: Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP).
The GSTA provides psychology graduate student teachers and teaching assistants with an array of services to hone their teaching skills. The GSTA is an avenue for graduate students in psychology and related fields to integrate information relevant to their career development as future contributing members of the professoriate. The GSTA can be a powerful tool for psychology graduate student teachers and teaching assistants to dedicate themselves to a lifetime of improving the learning process and improving the lives of others. 
The GSTA holds the following philosophy: a good teacher is courteous, passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated. A good teacher also has the ability to exert influence beyond the classroom and is capable of helping others to change the way in which they think about specific issues in psychology. The GSTA recognizes the power of employing psychological principles to positively change the lives of those around us, and that teaching can serve as an effective vehicle toward this end. Contributing to the body of teaching-related research is another way to positively influence others.
Applicants must submit the following materials in order to be considered for appointment as the GSTA host institution:

1. A letter from a psychology faculty person, who is a member of STP, indicating her/his willingness to serve as the GSTA Faculty Advisor for a three-year period.
2. A letter from the department chairperson endorsing the proposal.
3. Indication of available departmental/institutional support for this project (This should include a) computer/tech support for web presence; b) use of phone for conferencing, long distance calls, c) mailing support for normal usage, and d) financial support for the GSTA chairperson to attend the annual APA conference.
4. The availability of GSTA members from the host institution to fill GSTA leadership positions for the three-year period, including Chair and Associate Chair. In addition, host institution leaders are responsible for recruiting Regional Representatives and ensure that they promote the GSTA.
5. A statement of the host institution’s goals to maintain and expand the functions of the GSTA over the three-year period and of plans for implementing these goals.

• GSTA Policies and Procedures (2010)

The proposal must be submitted electronically by June 1 to Jennifer Stiegler, GSTA Chair (gsta@teachpsych.org). Proposal documents should be saved in PDF format.
The GSTA Bylaws may be accessed at the STP website (Members Only section) or by sending a request to gsta@teachpsych.org.