Teach in Washington, dc
Earn Your Master's Degree With Hands-On Classroom Training & Coaching.
CHANGE STARTS WITH YOU!
CHANGE STARTS WITH YOU!
Who we are
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN
URBAN CLASSROOMS
City Teaching Alliance was founded with the idea that talented, highly-prepared, career educators can open the doors to future success for city school children.
Why Choose CITY TEACHING ALLIANCE
Our teachers receive a master’s degree from our higher education partner and become dually certified to teach in either elementary education, secondary English or secondary math, and special education. We offer more comprehensive coursework and personalized support than any other teacher training program.
MASTERS DEGREE
A master's degree from American University, a nationally accredited institution that best prepares educators.
PAID ALL 4 YEARS
An initial residency year of paid classroom experience and a full-time, full-salaried teaching position starting in Year 2.
1:1 COACHING
85 hours of 1:1 coaching over three years and coursework that promotes whole child success.
DUAL TEACHING CERTIFICATES
Receive two accredited teaching certificates, including Special Education.
Are You Ready To Take The Next Step Towards Your Future Teaching Career?
Children are the center of our work. We rely on the communities we partner with to guide and inform the decisions we make about our curriculum, program, and practice.
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WHAT WE BELIEVE
jOIN THE ALLIANCE
Easy Step to Apply
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Complete Application
Upload a copy of your resume and answer the two prompts to submit your application by April 22nd.
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MEET WITH A RECRUITER
All applicants are encouraged to meet with a recruiter before pressing submit on their application to have a better understanding of what it means to join the alliance.
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SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIALS
All applicants must submit a copy of their undergraduate transcripts and two recommenders before your final interview.
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FINAL INTERVIEW
Participate in a 90-minute virtual interview with members of the City Teaching Alliance community between April 22nd and April 29th.
HEAR FROM OUR ALUMNI
Alumni benefit greatly from completing their four-year commitment. Over the course of that time, they have been trained and instructed in urban schools, received one-one-coaching and mentoring, and built a solid and supportive network of peers.
—JANAE B.
FOURTH GRADE TEACHER, PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, WASHINGTON, DC
“I came through the very first cohort in DC. One of the things that really stuck out to me was that you receive a certification in general education and special education. There were so many special education kids who are underserved, and I was very inspired to make the switch and become a special education teacher.”
—MORGAN P,
FOURTH GRADE TEACHER, BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, BALTIMORE
I’m so grateful for the coaching that I received through [City Teaching Alliance]. Out of any program, I feel like [City Teaching Alliance] prepares you for every aspect of teaching, from planning to implementing lessons to responding when a child tells you they don’t have enough to eat. Coaching allows you to be more prepared than the average teacher. [City Teaching Alliance] is a challenge. You have to be willing to give it everything you have. But it will be the best decision you ever made because you will more prepared than anyone else entering the field of teaching.”
—BRANDON J.
FIFTH GRADE TEACHER, BROWNE EDUCATION CAMPUS (DCPS), WASHINGTON, DC
“In my last year of graduate school, I was trying to figure out what to do with my life. I had done an internship at a middle school and another at a juvenile justice center and I knew I loved working with children. I had been planning to go into the corporate world, but then I changed gears and applied to teacher training programs. I heard back very quickly from [City Teaching Alliance] and became part of the first cohort to work in the DC public school system. Although, it’s been years since I finished the [City Teaching Alliance] program, I’m still part of this rich community. We support each other and we learn from each other.”
Are you ready to take the next step toward your future tEACHING career?
Start your application to join City Teaching Alliance and begin an exciting journey in education by applying by January 13th! A recruiter will reach out to you soon to answer all your questions. Meeting with a recruiter significantly increases your chance to be invited to an interview, so keep an eye out for their email.