Mount St. Marys University ; GYO) Teacher
Listed on 2026-10-03
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School
Location: New York
Mount St. Marys University Grow Your Own (GYO) Teacher Candidate
- Position Type:
Grow Your Own Teacher Programs - Date Posted:
9/25/2026 - Location:
Various Locations
The Grow Your Own (GYO) Teacher Candidate position is a unique career-advancement opportunity for dedicated, benefits-eligible FCPS IAs or
SEIAs seeking full teacher certification. Selected candidates will maintain their full-time support role duties while concurrently enrolled in a high-quality
teacher preparation program through Mount St. Mary's University in an Undergraduate/Bachelor's Degree Program.
Must be able to complete a full time internship for a semester.
- Elementary will be in Elementary grades 1-5.
- Elementary & Special Education will be with special education population.
- Elementary & ECE will be in ECE classroom.
- Elementary, ECE & Sped need to be in ECE/Special Education classroom or split time between both.
This model provides financial support, tailored academic pathways, and district mentorship to prepare candidates for seamless transition into lead
classroom teaching roles within Frederick County Public Schools upon completion
Please note:
Applicants accepted into the program will be required to sign a letter of commitment, which includes teaching for FCPS for 3 years after completing the program.
A pplicants who are accepted into the program will be provided an individualize coursework map to allow them to progress through the program on a part-time basis, with a. The program varies based upon preference and pace and any credits that a student can potentially transfer into the program if they have had some college coursework or possess an associate's degree.
QUALIFICATIONS& ELIGIBILITY
Current Employment:
Must be a currently employed, full-time benefits-eligible Instructional Assistant or SEIA with Frederick County Public
Schools.
Performance Record:
Demonstrated history of satisfactory or higher performance evaluations in current FCPS role.
Educational Prerequisites:
A High School Diploma
- Endorsement:
Reference from current building principal/administrator.
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