Graduate Teaching Resident
Uncommon Schools
- Savannah, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
Successful graduates of the Residency will receive their master's degree and teaching certification from Relay GSE after the second year of the program. Upon completion, Residents will be able to demonstrate pedagogical mastery and have a clear pathway into a job, after receiving a full-time salary and benefits for the duration of the program.Residents Earn:
- A Master of Arts in Teaching from Relay GSE, an innovative program focused on practice-based teaching methods and new educator support;
- A New York teaching certificate;
- Full-time salary and benefits for two years, with a pathway into hiring after graduation;
- Extensive weekly training and deliberate practice sessions in proven, highly-effective teaching techniques;
- A residency year, allowing Residents an opportunity to engage with expert teachers and best practices, while on a structured and promising pathway into a teaching job;
- Access to a network of veteran Uncommon Schools and Relay GSE teachers, new teacher colleagues and professionals; and
- An opportunity to serve as a Professional Corps AmeriCorps member, with access to benefits, including a financial education award, student loan deferment and childcare benefits
- Tutor small groups and individual students,
- Be a teacher's assistant,
- Co-teach,
- Teach certain elective and enrichment courses,
- Substitute teach,
- Complete Relay GSE coursework and take graduate school classes, and
- Take all necessary New York state tests towards teacher certification.
- Individuals who are committed to teaching in New York state schools for at least three years after the first year of the residency
- Recent college graduates or career-changers of any age, background or experience who strongly desire to become highly effective teachers
- Goal-oriented, driven individuals eager to impact the lives of K-12 students and communities individuals with the grit, optimism and resilience to overcome challenges
- Individuals who are eager to join a team of school faculty and graduate school colleagues
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree conferred by June, 2020
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75
- A letter of recommendation
- US Citizen or permanent resident status