Teacher In Residence-Pre-K-6

Teacher in Residence
Your Mission

Essence Prep aims to redefine what’s possible in public education and to create game-changing educators. We have a shared belief that all students deserve an excellent education and together we focus on preparing and supporting outstanding teachers and school leaders to achieve that goal. The Essence Preparatory Teaching Residency is a one-year innovative residency program that provides aspiring teachers with a supportive and hands-on introduction to teaching. You will gain exceptional mentorship, state certification, and help to find a teaching role the following school year.

Our program requires that you commit to Essence Prep and our community for two years including your residency year.

Teacher Residency Program:Year one You

1. Are on an accelerated on-ramp to teaching with coaching support and monthly professional development designed especially for our residency program
2. Are assigned a mentor teacher
3. Earn your state certification through our partner certification program
4. Earn a salary of $37,000 annual salary and Essence Prep covers 100% of your cost for certification
5. Will build your teaching expertise through monthly training sessions up to 3 hours per month
6. Own student growth in tutoring sessions that occur after school, on weekends, and during school breaks

Year Two You

1. Upon completion of satisfactory resident performance and certification exam, are placed to teach with continued coaching and mentoring
2. Earn a teacher's salary

You

1. Are excited to make a two-year commitment to Essence Prep Public Schools
2. Have a desire to teach and serve our local communities
3. Are resilient and have a strong desire to grow and improve in your practice
4. Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university by the summer of 2022
5. Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
6. Can pass a criminal background check
7. Have strong learning, leadership, and social justice mindsets

Essence Preparatory Public School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).