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City Teaching Alliance Resident 2025 (for Aspiring Teachers)

Program Overview

City Teaching Alliance is a four-year teacher training and certification program that works to end educational inequity in schools by improving teacher quality and preparing a pipeline of high-performing career teachers in classrooms across Baltimore, Dallas, DC, and Philly. Educators who complete the City Teaching Alliance program are among the most expert and results-oriented in the nation because we provide the best teacher preparation available.

Program Benefits

Residency Year:

A full paid year to work as a co-teacher in urban classrooms under the guidance of our expert faculty, receiving regular feedback as you develop your skills and prove your effectiveness. The residency year gives you practice time in anticipation of your teaching career.

Master's Degree:

Over the first two years in the program, City Teaching Alliance teachers earn a master’s from the American University School of Education while working alongside experienced educators during year one, and managing their own classroom in year two.

Certification:

Obtain dual teaching certifications in year three, after completion of master’s degree. City Teaching Alliance offers Elementary Education, Secondary Math, or Secondary Literacy and Special Education certifications. 

Coaching and Mentoring:

Receive three years of 1:1 coaching and mentorship tailored to your needs and access to our alumni network starting year four. Our support is available longer than any other preparation program to ensure you develop as an effective teacher.

Meaningful Work

Our program develops and prepares highly qualified teachers for combating racial and socioeconomic inequality. We train those in our program to become highly effective teachers committed to teaching students in the districts that need them most and empowering every child through learning.

Salary and Placement Program

During the first year of our program, teachers receive a stipend from City Teaching Alliance between $30,000 - $40,000, depending on the city of their placement. In addition, teachers will receive books, materials, and healthcare benefits. Starting the second year, teachers are employed as full-time educators and begin to receive a full salary ($50,000 - $60,000) in addition to their eligibility for monetary education awards (AmeriCorps Segal Award, valued at $7,395 and the TEACH grant valued at $3,777) and benefits as an employee of the school district or charter network where they are placed.

In Years 2-4, you will be a full-time teacher of record in one of our partner districts where we provide school placement to all teachers.
Qualifications 

City Teaching Alliance seeks passionate individuals who are ready to become effective teachers for students in urban communities to fill an immediate need for teachers in Elementary Education, Secondary Math, and Secondary Literacy. We currently place teachers in Washington DC, Baltimore, Dallas, and Philadelphia. 

We accept all majors and do not require that you have previous classroom experience. 

Candidates who have experience working with students or mission aligned organizations, i.e. tutoring, mentoring, teaching assistant, or volunteering do very well in our program. 

Start your application to join our next cohort provided you meet the following minimum requirements:

• Earn an undergraduate degree by June 2025 

• A minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA

• Are a US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or DACA recipient

Job Type: Full-time

Start Date: Mid-June 2025

Salary: 

Year 1: $30,000 - $40,000 per year

Years 2-4: $50,000 - $60,000 per year (not including district based pay incentives) 

About City Teaching Alliance

Empowering Educators, Transforming Futures

City Teaching Alliance is a comprehensive teacher development program focused on underserved urban classrooms. We prepare culturally responsive educators who improve educational outcomes and disrupt inequities. In partnership with American University, participants earn a Master's of Arts in Teaching with dual certification in special education and a content area. Our hands-on curriculum emphasizes literacy and math skills. We work with school districts in Baltimore, Dallas, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. 

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Relocation assistance

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance