About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Teaching.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Program Overview

This Resident Teacher Interest Form is an entry-level pathway into a teacher-residency model run by a confidential client and their Next Black Educator Workforce (NBEW) initiative. The program pairs hands-on classroom experience with graduate-level coursework, mentorship, and leadership development. Participants typically serve as paraprofessionals or teacher assistants in partner schools while pursuing credentialing and/or a master's degree through a partner university.

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What We Offer

Participants in this teacher-residency pathway receive a structured combination of academic and classroom support designed to prepare them to lead classrooms with an equity-focused approach.

• Hands-on classroom experience as teacher assistants or paraprofessionals
• Graduate-level coursework toward a Master’s in Education and/or a teaching credential
• Mentorship and coaching from experienced educators and leaders
• Culturally responsive professional development (restorative practices, community engagement, equity-centered instruction)
• Financial literacy and career planning support

Estimated (sourced) compensation reference shown in the original posting: $61,219 per year (estimated).

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Current Status

This posting is building a waitlist for the Southern California cohort (Spring 2026). Candidates added to the waitlist will receive updates, invitations to information sessions, and priority access when the formal application opens.

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Who Should Join

Ideal candidates are committed to educational equity and representation, and include:

• Recent or soon-to-be college graduates
• Current paraprofessionals or teacher assistants
• Career-changers seeking structured preparation, mentorship, and a credential pathway

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (required)
• Passion for fostering equitable and inclusive learning environments
• Willingness to embrace feedback and grow as an educator
• Commitment to the program’s mission of developing Black educators and advancing educational justice

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Selection Process

• Application review and screening
• Virtual one-way video interview
• Final selection and program onboarding

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What You’ll Gain

Graduates of the pathway are prepared to lead their own classrooms with practical teaching experience, a graduate credential or degree, and a network of mentors and peers focused on culturally responsive and equity-centered teaching.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.