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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