Admission Process for Teacher Certification at City Teacher Alliance

How To Apply

Juniors, the Cohort 2026 Application is Open!

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Ready to lock in a job offer before your senior year? The 2026 application is live and we’re looking for juniors who are excited to launch their career in education.

City Teaching Alliance Admissions Process

Online Application
- Upload a copy of your resume and answer the two prompts to submit your application by May 19th.
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 May 22nd and May 27th.
Final Interview
- Participate in a 90-minute virtual interview with members from the City Teaching Alliance community between June 4th and June 7th.

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Criteria for Program Eligibility

Admissions

Prospective educators must:

Earn a bachelor’s degree by June 2026.
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

The following agencies report that they are open and conducting evaluations now. Due to extensive delays and service disruptions, we strongly encourage that applicants make arrangements with one of these agencies, and allow a minimum of 8-10 weeks to obtain a completed evaluation.
For questions, please contact Admissions at admissions@cityteachingalliance.org

Accommodations

Application and Interview Process

If you need to request accommodations for the application and/ or interview process, please complete this brief survey or reach out to admissions@cityteachingalliance.org directly. Once you submit this survey, the City Teaching Alliance Admissions team will evaluate your request and determine what accommodations are appropriate for the admissions process. If needed, we will communicate this information with you prior to your interview.

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?

Start your application to join City Teaching Alliance and begin an exciting journey in education by applying before May 19th! 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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