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.
- 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
