The 2027 Application is
Now Open!
Exciting things are Here!
Schools across the Greater D.C. Metro, Maryland, Texas, and Pennsylvania need talented educators who are passionate about serving students.
This is a great time to enter education because there is strong demand for teachers, opportunities for career growth, and a chance to make an immediate and large impact in your community.
City Teaching Alliance Admissions Process
- Online Application
- Upload a copy of your resume and answer the two prompts to submit your application by September 28.
- Meet with a Recruiter
- Meet with a recruiter before pressing submit on your application to learn more about the Signature Model, your region, program expectations, financial-support options, and the application process.
- This conversation is your opportunity to ask questions and make sure you understand the pathway before you move forward.
- Phone Interview
- Select applicants advance directly to the final interview, while some will have a supplemental phone interview between October 1st and 6th.
- Submit Application Materials
- Submit a copy of your undergraduate transcripts and two recommenders before the final interview.
- Final Interview
- Participate in a 90-minute virtual interview and deliver a mock teaching lesson to your interviewers between October 13th and 17th.
- Prepare for Enrollment
- If you are admitted, the City Teaching Alliance team will guide you through next steps related to your region, University Partner match, financial-support options, employment or placement requirements, certification preparation, and program onboarding starting June 2027.
Ready when you are
We help passionate people turn their calling into a career in teaching.
Our recruiters bring experience from classrooms, campuses, and communities across the country. They’re here to help you take the next step.
Recruitment Managers
Tyler Groves serves as the State Manager of Recruitment and Enrollment for City Teaching Alliance in Maryland. He brings nearly a decade of diverse professional experience to the role, spanning from teaching through AmeriCorps to strategic communications and outreach work in politics and government. Tyler holds a bachelor’s degree in Classics, History and Political Science from Binghamton University. Outside of his dedicated work recruiting and enrolling the next generation of educators at City Teaching Alliance, he is an avid world traveler who loves planning his next city or country expedition.
Claice Blanco is a Recruitment Manager at City Teaching Alliance. A first-generation college student, Claice is driven by a deep belief in the power of education to change lives. She brings nearly a decade of experience in urban education to her work, having served as a high school math teacher in both general and special education before moving into program leadership. Claice holds degrees from Johns Hopkins University and Howard University, and is passionate about guiding the next generation of educators as they turn their calling into a career and make a lasting impact in the classrooms and communities that need them most.
AJ is a National Recruitment Manager and mission-driven talent leader dedicated to connecting aspiring teachers with opportunities to create meaningful change in the classroom. Through his work in talent acquisition, AJ helps individuals discover pathways into education where they can use their skills, experiences, and passion to support students and strengthen communities.
AJ is passionate about mission-driven work and brings a thoughtful, relationship-centered approach to recruitment. He values forming genuine connections with individuals, understanding their goals and motivations, and helping them navigate the path toward a meaningful career in education. From the first conversation through each stage of the recruitment process, AJ is committed to providing candidates with a welcoming, transparent, and supportive experience.
His work reflects a belief that great teachers can transform classrooms and that the right opportunity can change the trajectory of both an educator’s career and a student’s life. By connecting talented, purpose-driven individuals with changemaking opportunities, AJ contributes to building stronger schools and more equitable communities.
What comes next?
We are looking for aspiring educators who are ready to learn, grow, and make a long-term commitment to students and school communities. You may be a strong fit if you are ready to build a career in education, work closely with students and families, engage in rigorous preparation, reflect on feedback, adapt through challenges, and contribute to a community of educators. Don’t wait to apply—you’re more likely to get your top regional and content subject preference.
FAQ
If you are already supporting students in a school-based role, City Teaching Alliance can help you explore whether the Signature Model and available certification pathways are a fit for your experience and region.
Yes. Many aspiring educators bring experience from other fields. The Signature Model is designed to support a structured transition into teaching through classroom practice, graduate learning, coaching, certification support, and care-centered resources.
The admissions team will review your materials and communicate next steps. Depending on your application stage, you may be invited to a supplemental phone interview, submit additional materials, participate in a virtual video interview, or complete another required step.
Apply as soon as you can! The earlier in the season you apply, the more likely you are to get your top regional and subject/grade level preferences.
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