Year 1

Resident

The pathway begins with a clinical Residency experience in a host classroom classroom setting. Residents work alongside a host teacher during the school day and receive extensive 1:1 coaching support from their highly-trained City Teaching Alliance instructional coach. After the school day, they take practice-based master’s level coursework. Residents become deeply integrated into the work of supporting students during their Residency year by conducting 1:1 and group assessments, leading mini-lessons, analyzing student work and data, and teaching small groups.

• Immersive year-long training in a host classroom
• Paid clinical experience
• Begin 1:1 coaching
• Begin Master of Arts in Teaching coursework

Year 2

Fellow

Teachers who meet all Residency year expectations and program requirements and receive a fall teaching position at a partner school in a subject or area that aligns with the content area of their program of study become Fellows and teachers of record. Fellows hold initial teaching credentials for their first two years as teachers of record. During the first Fellow year, 1:1 coaching continues to guide and support your practice. You will complete coursework and earn your master’s of arts in teaching degree.

• First year as a full-time teacher
• Full-time teacher salary and benefits
• Continued 1:1 coaching
• Earn Master of Arts in Teaching degree

Year 3

Senior Fellow

During the Senior Fellow year, coursework is complete, but coaching continues. Senior Fellows receive ongoing, regular guidance and instruction through coaching across the school year and complete state requirements for full certification or licensure by the end of the year.

• Second year as a full-time teacher
• Full-time teacher salary and benefits
• Continued 1:1 coaching
• Earn teaching credentials in content area and special education

Year 4

Alum

At the conclusion of the Senior Fellow year, our teachers are recommended for full teacher credentials, after having completed all program requirements. Opportunities in the teaching commitment year and beyond continually develop as City Teaching alliance cohorts grow. These include opportunities to serve as Summer Institute graduate assistants, coaches, mentors, and host teachers.

• Third year as a full-time teacher
• Full-time teacher salary and benefits
• School and program leadership opportunities available
• Ongoing access to City Teaching Alliance alumni network and programming