Black Teacher Residency

Job Summary

The Educate ME Foundation?s Black Teacher Residency (BTR) program is a transformative pathway for aspiring Black educators, designed to develop, support, and equip them with the skills and resources needed to become effective K-12 teachers. In partnership with Marian University?s Klipsch Educators College, BTR residents will earn a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree while gaining hands-on experience teaching full-time within a partner school. The program also provides a full scholarship, a full first-year salary, and access to mental health and homeownership support. The program concludes after two years, with residents graduating fully licensed and ready to lead their own classrooms.

Program Components
? Targeted Recruitment and Development
? Focus on attracting Black candidates committed to a career in education.
? Comprehensive training and development program designed to nurture and prepare future educators.
? University and District Partnership
? Collaboration with Marian University?s Klipsch Educators College and local K-12 schools to ensure a well-rounded, real-world teaching experience.
? Structured, Gradual Release Model
? Emphasis on supportive growth through a model that fosters independence while ensuring strong mentorship and guidance.
? Financial Assistance
? Full scholarship covering tuition costs and reducing financial barriers, along with a full first-year salary for residents.

Benefits
? Full Scholarship: BTR residents will receive a full scholarship to cover tuition for the MAT degree at Marian University.
? Salary: Residents will earn a full-time salary during their residency year.
? 1:1 Mentorship: Residents will be paired with an experienced, highly effective mentor teacher in their first year.
? Cohort Model: Residents will progress through the program alongside a cohort, fostering peer support and collaboration.
? Homeownership Assistance: Residents aspiring to become first-time homeowners may qualify for support through the Black Teacher Fund.
? Mental Health Support: Free therapy sessions provided through partnerships with local community mental health providers.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Black Teacher Residency program, applicants must meet the following requirements: ? Self-Identify as Black ? Bachelor?s Degree: Conferred by June 1, 2024, with a minimum GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) ? Official Transcripts ? Meet Marian University Admissions Requirements: Complete all requirements for admission to Marian University?s Klipsch Educators College ? Legal Work Eligibility: Meet all legal requirements to work in the U.S. ? Criminal Background Check ? Teaching License Status: Cannot hold an active professional teaching certificate. Conditional, emergency, substitute, and temporary licenses expired for 3 or more years are acceptable.

Additional Requirement:

While minimum test scores are not required, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in basic academic skills by submitting one of the following assessments:
? ACT
? SAT
? GRE
? Praxis I: Pre-Professional Skills Test
? Earned Master?s Degree with Official Transcript

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