Our Application is now Open!

 

Your journey starts now; our 2026 Application is open. Apply by October 6 to join the next cohort of changemakers!

 

City Teaching Alliance Admissions Process

  • Online Application
    • Upload a copy of your resume and answer the two prompts to submit your application by October 6th.
  • 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 October 9th and 14th.
  • Final Interview
    • Participate in a 90-minute virtual interview with members from the City Teaching Alliance community, between October 21st and 25th. 
Criteria for Program Eligibility

Admissions

Prospective educators must:

  • Earn a bachelor’s degree by June 2026.
  • Have a GPA of 2.75 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 City Teaching Alliance’s Mission
  • Adaptability & Perseverance
  • Organization & Communication Skills

What comes next?

Step into your future! Applying by October 6th gives you the best chance of securing your top regional preference.

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.

Schedule a call today!

Recruitment Managers
Claice Blanco
Recruitment Manager
Bix Lowsley-Williams
Assistant Director of Recruitment and Partnerships
Andrea Devora
Recruitment Manager
AJ Davila
Recruitment Manager
Recruitment Managers
Claice Blanco
Recruitment Manager
Bix Lowsley-Williams
Assistant Director of Recruitment and Partnerships
Andrea Devora
Recruitment Manager
AJ Davila
Recruitment Manager

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