The City Teaching Alliance program model was strategically designed with the next generation of successful career educators and difference-makers in mind!

Earn While You Learn: Paid residency, followed by a guaranteed full-time teaching position, benefits and health insurance
Accessibility: We offer financial aid, AmeriCorps, scholarships, grants and loan forgiveness programs, as well as free personalized financial advising
Career-Readiness: Earn a master's degree from American University with a focus on culturally responsive teaching and two teaching certificates (dual certification including Special Education)
Comprehensive Support: Work alongside coaches, faculty, host teachers and local site staff committed to helping you become a best-in-class teacher
Signing Bonus: Urban Teachers provides a $1,000 signing bonus + $2,000 towards relocation expenses
Other Resources: Support with affordable housing, budgeting and free climbing and yoga classes for teachers (more info below)

Deadlines: To see our upcoming application deadlines please visit our application page.