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Don’t wait—seize the opportunity to shape your future in education! Our 2025 application is live, and we’re looking for passionate individuals ready to make a difference.

City Teaching Alliance Admissions Process

  • Online Application
    • Upload a copy of your resume and answer the two prompts to submit your application by January 13th.
  • Meet with a Recruiter
    • Meet with a recruiter before pressing submit on your application to gain a better understanding of what it means to join the alliance.
  • Submit Application Materials
    • Submit a copy of your undergraduate transcripts and two recommenders before the final interview.
  • Phone Interview
    • Select applicants advance directly to the final interview, while some will have a supplemental phone interview between January 16th and January 21st.
  • Final Interview
    • Participate in a 90-minute virtual interview with members from the City Teaching Alliance community between January 29th and February 1st. 
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Criteria for Program Eligibility

Admissions

Prospective educators must:

  • Earn a bachelor’s degree by June 2025.
  • Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • City Teaching Alliance can only accept applicants who are a citizen or national of the United States, permanent residents of the United States, or a DACA recipient.
Criteria for Program Eligibility

International Students

  • Applicants with a degree from a foreign university must have their transcript evaluated course-by-course and translated into English by a recognized agency.
  • The only exception would be degrees or credits earned at a Canadian higher education institution. We do not require an international course-by-course evaluation if (1) the transcript is in English, and (2) the institution is a member of Universities Canada [formerly the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)] or other accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.
International Students

Transcripts and Evaluations

What We Look For

Our Core Competencies

  • Relationship Building
  • Valuing Students & Communities
  • Learning & Continuously Improving
  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Anti-Racism
  • Commitment to City Teaching Alliance’s Mission
  • Adaptability & Perseverance
  • Organization & Communication Skills

What comes next?

Start your application to join City Teaching Alliance and begin an exciting journey in education by applying before January 13th! A recruiter will reach out to you soon to answer all your questions. Meeting with a recruiter significantly increases your chance of being invited to an interview, so keep an eye out for their email.

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