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careers in public education
1. Programs for New Teachers 2. Masters Programs 3. Helpful Internet Links > programs for new teachers Many schools and school systems recognize the benefits of a structured framework and support system for new teachers. There are currently a variety of programs that exist to mentor new teachers, assist them with certification, and train them for the classroom while simultaneously placing teachers in an actual compensated teaching position. The specifics of the programs vary, but often share common elements. Selected programs are highlighted below. New York City Teaching Fellows Teach for America Alliance for Catholic Education Jewish Teacher Corps Inner City Teaching Corps www.nycteachingfellows.org Length of Commitment: At least two years Compensation: Fellows are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award in the amount of $4,725 (contigent upon AmeriCorps funding). Fellows also receive a yearly salary: a Fellow with only a bachelor's degree and no additional coursework can expect a yearly salary of $39,000. The salary schedule for Teaching Fellows is the same as that for all othre NYC teachers. During the pre-service training session Fellows are provided with a non-taxable stipend of approximately $2,500 to help defer living costs. Type of Teaching: Teachers are need particularly for "high-needs" areas, including math, science, special education and bilingual education. Application Deadline: TBA Locations: Fellows are placed in high-need schols largely in the Bronx and Brooklyn (over hald of all Fellows will ultimately teach in the Bronx alone), with limited placements in Manhattan and Queens. Most placements are in elementary schools, but there are some placements at the middle and high school levels. Advanced Degree Program: Fellows enroll in a subsidized Master's of Education program. The New York City Department of Education covers most of the costs of tuition and certification services at a participating university (excluding books and materials). Fellows are responsible for $4000 of the total tuition costs, to be paid over the cost of two years ($2000 per year) in the form of automatic paycheck deductions (approximately $85 per check over 24 paychecks per year). The program is currently offered at several participating colleges and universities across New York City. Most Fellows attend one of the City University of New York (CUNY) colleges (including Brooklyn, City, Hunter, Lehman, Queens, and Staten Island). Training: Summer Training takes place before students begin teaching in their own classrooms in the fall. Training takes place in the summer, over the course of two months. It consists of three main components: (1) Master's degree coursework focusing on educational theory and methods; (2) Field placement work, in which Fellows observe and assist in classrooms with experienced New York City Teachers; (3) Fellow Advisory meetings, in which Gellows meet together with an advisor to share experiences and to learn practical classroom skills and management techniques. Certification: During the period of the Fellowship, Fellows are considered "certified" and work under a Transitional B Certificate from New York State. This certificate is valid for up to three years, as long as you maintain good standing as a Fellow. At the completion of the Master's Program, which typically takes two years, Fellows may apply for initial Certification. Upon completion of three years of teaching, including the period of the Fellowship, Fellows may apply for Professional Certification. Program Eligibility: In order to be eligible for the program, applicants must: • Have a Bachelor's Degree by June of the year in which they will begin teaching. (International degrees must be conferred by a country whose accredidation is recognized by the United States.) • Have a minimum overall GPA of 3.00 • Be a U.S. citizen, or a permanent resident with a valid Green Card. • Speak English fluently. Additionally, applicants must NOT: • Have completed an undergraduate- or graduate-level teacher education program • Hold a current or expired New York State teaching certificate • Hold other permanent of provisional teacher certification or a New York State temporary license (including a current teaching certificate or a PPT, although occasional per-diem certificates are allowed). Applicants are not eligible if they were issued a PPT temporary license after August 31, 2000. (back to top) www.teachforamerica.com Length of Commitment: Two Years Compensation: Participants receive an AmeriCorps Education Award for their participation in the program. Additionally, they receive a salary and benefits, which are generally the same as other entry-level teachers in their district. Salaries range frm $22,000 to $40,000. Type of Teaching: 60% of placements are in Elementary Schools; 40% are Secondary School placements. Application Deadline: TBA Locations: Atlanta, Baltimore, Bay Area, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, South Lousiana, Miami, Mississippi Delta, New Jersey, New Mexico, Greater New Orleans, New York City, North Carolina, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Rio Grande Valley, St. Louis, Washington D.C. Training: There is a five week summer training institute that includes teaching summer school in the morning while working alongside experienced staff, combined with group discussions and professional development workshops in the evenings. Certification Requirements: In most districts, certification is not required at the beginning of teaching, but participants must be actively taking classes working towards certification while they are teaching. Program Eligibility: • Students from all academic major may apply • No prior teaching experience is necessary • Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 at the time of application • Applicants must receive their Bachelor's Degree by the first day of the summer institute • Must be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States (due to the program's AmeriCorps affiliation). (back to top) http://ace.nd.edu Length of Commitment: 2 Years Compensation: Participants are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award. Additionally, teachers receive a living stipend of approximately $11,000. They also receive $300 in travel stipends each year in order to subsidize expenses in traveling to their site and to Notre Dame. Type of Teaching: Teachers may be placed in classrooms at any level from second grade to high school, and may be called upon to teach multiple subject areas. While they may be asked to hel in many areas, they are expected to serve primarily as a full-time, core faculty member, teaching mainly in disciplines such as math, language arts, science, social studies, foreign language, or religion. Application Deadline: TBA Locations: Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Baton Rouge, LA; Biloxi, MS; Birmingham, AL; Brownsville, TX; Charleston, SC; Charlotte, NC; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Jackson, MS; Jacksonville, FL; Kansas City, KS; Lake Charles, LA; East Los Angeles, CA; South Central Los Angeles, CA; Southeast Los Angeles, CA; Memphis, TN; Mission, TX; Mobile, AL; Montgomery, AL; Nashville, TN; Oklahoma City, OK; Pensacola, FL; Phoenix, AS; Plaquemine, LA; Post-ACE Dublin; Post-ACE Santiago, Chile; San Antonio, TX; St. Petersburg, FL; Tucson, AZ; Tulsa, OK. Training: To prepare for a year of service as a teacher, participants undergo an intensive teacher education program designed and administered by the University of Notre Dame. Under the direction of Dr. Tom Doyle, the ACE progressional training integrates graduate level coursework with an immersion teaching experience, allowing you to earn a Master of Education degree after teaching full-tim for two years in some of America's neediest Catholic schools. Advanced Degree: ACE Members receive a fully-funded graduate program, a Master of Education degree from the University of Notre Dame, including tuition, graduate school fees, room and board, and parking - valued in excess of $45,000. Students acceptd to ACE are required to puchase their own textbooks (roughly $200-$300) each summer and are also responsible for the costs associated with standardized testing (GRE, PRAXIS, etc). Degree work takes place over two summers spent at Notre Dame and distance learning courses delivered on-line during the school year when teachers are at their placement. Eligibility: ACE seeks college graduates who: • Are energetic, passionate role models who can maintain a sense of perspective. • Demonstrate maturity, leadership skills and the ability to work independently • Have an excellent work ethic, solid academic record • Have experience in service and extra-curricular activities (back to top) www.jtcorps.org (back to top) (back to top) |
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