Teacher Apprenticeship Network​/Apprenticeship Network

Program Highlights:
This "earn-while-you-learn" initiative prepares candidates for state teacher licensure. Members serve in partner schools, delivering classroom instruction, tracking student growth, and attending national service events-all while receiving district pay and Ameri Corps benefits.

Key Requirements Employment:
Must be employed by a TAN partner school/district and remain in good standing with TAN and the district throughout service. Hours & Timeline:
Complete 1,700 hours of instructional service before August 31, 2027. Ameri Corps Events:
Mandatory attendance at all sponsored training, networking, and service events. Attend TAN required Ameri Corps check in meetings. Student Tracking:
Regularly set, monitor, and report on student learning goals to measure impact.

Deliver direct instructional support and small-group learning. Work with mentor teachers and TAN advisors to meet certification milestones. Track service hours, program deliverables, and student academic progress. Participate in service projects and professional learning sessions.

Segal Education Award:
Earn an education award upon term completion to pay future tuition at an EPP. District Salary:
Paid employment through the district of hire. Loan Forbearance:
Eligible federal student loans placed in forbearance with interest coverage upon completion. Professional Growth:
Mentorship, exam prep, and professional networking.

U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident aged 17+; employed at a TAN district; passes NSOPW, state, and FBI background checks.

Ameri Corps members serve in student-facing instructional roles within Teacher Apprenticeship Network (TAN) partner schools. They deliver daily classroom instruction, provide targeted student support, and actively drive academic achievement while remaining in good standing with both TAN and their district of hire. Key duties include:
Direct Instruction:
Deliver hands-on, student-facing classroom teaching and learning support to complete all required service hours. Impact Tracking & Data Reporting:
Regularly measure, analyze, and track instructional impact on assigned students, submitting required performance data to TAN. Program & Event Engagement:
Actively participate in all mandatory TAN programmatic events, professional development sessions, and Ameri Corps-sponsored national service events. Certification Milestones:
Work alongside mentor teachers to meet core educator competencies and progress toward full teacher licensure before 8/31/27.

Education award upon successful completion of service .

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Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education .

Education