Teacher Apprentice

Teacher Apprentice (Next Gen)

The Teacher Apprenticeship is an alternate route towards a teacher certification program where individuals have the opportunity to explore the field of education while gaining paid hands-on training. This "Earn While You Learn" model will allow aspiring educators to observe best practices in classroom instruction. Teacher Apprentice candidates will be enrolled in rigorous coursework with the University partner and serve in a paid apprenticeship position in designated WPS schools.

A Mentor teacher will be assigned to each Teacher Apprentice working side-by-side with their Teacher Apprentice and be supported by the partnering university Supervisors to help prepare for a successful career in education. Upon successful completion of the program, a WPS Teacher Apprentice will have the opportunity to be interviewed and recommended for current vacancies within the district for the upcoming school year.

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties. This is a teacher apprenticeship position leading to initial teaching certification. The program requires Teacher Apprentice to:

• Serve in a Teacher Apprentice position under the guidance of a designated Mentor Teacher for one academic school year for the hours designated
• Plan instruction and meet with Mentor Teacher at times beyond the staff required hours (meetings can be planned for up to 2 additional hours per week)
• Complete Educator Preparation Program coursework
• Attend district and school-based professional development and training sessions
• Prepare for and take appropriate assessments for Connecticut State initial teaching certification
• Upon successful completion of the program and certification requirements, commit to accepting a classroom teaching position in the District for a period of three years

Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.