Teach Western Mass Hiring for Become a Teacher, Earn Your License – TWM Residency Job at Springfield, MA Full Time

​​Teach Western Mass Residency

All applicants must complete their application on the Teach Western Mass Application Site- https://teachwesternmass.smapply.io/prog/2023-24_teach_western_mass_program_application/

What We Offer

Earn your Initial Teaching License through the Teach Western Mass Residency in one year. The Teach Western Mass Residency is an accelerated training and licensure program—approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education—that gives aspiring teachers from all backgrounds the chance to lead a classroom while receiving significant support toward earning Massachusetts certification. Certification is offered in Moderate Disabilities K-12 (Special Education), English as a Second Language K-12, and Middle School Math.

Start your coursework independently in the Spring, begin full-time training in June 2023, and receive individualized coaching throughout your first year in the classroom. You will receive support from your TWM coach, the Residency team, and a tightly-knit cohort of your peers as you complete your coursework and teaching experience.

No previous teaching or student-facing experience needed to apply.

Program Tuition

Tuition for the 2023-24 school year is $9,000, which may be paid out through the course of the year, once you have secured a full-time teaching position with a Teach Western Mass partner school. Scholarships, fellowships, and other financial support are available to help you offset the tuition cost.

Compensation, Benefits, and Opportunities

Salaries: Once you are hired at a Teach Western Mass partner school and begin teaching in Fall 2023, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package dictated by your employer. Our partner schools offer salaries ranging from $49,000- $53,500 to first-year teachers, with experienced teachers compensated at a higher rate.

TMW Black, LatinX and Educators of Color Fellowship: A regional cohort of Black, LatinX and Educators of Color teachers designed to empower you through your education career and to close the opportunity gap for educators and students alike. Fellows receive individualized support and resources that continue throughout training, their first year as a TWM teacher, and beyond, including:

• Anti-Racist and Culturally Responsive Teaching training.
• Engagement with Affinity Groups and Networking opportunities.
• Signing bonuses, scholarships and other financial support.

AmeriCorps: As a TWM Resident you will have the opportunity to serve with TWM’s AmeriCorps Professional Corps. During the school year, Residents participating in AmeriCorps build on their Residency summer pre-practicum experience to engage students in the classroom and community through culturally responsive strategies. AmeriCorps members learn strategies like service-learning, identifying student and community strengths, and leveraging local assets and experts in the classroom to empower students and make learning contextual and relevant to their lived experience. Members are eligible for the Segal Education Awardvalued at approximately $6,495, student loan forbearance on qualifying loans, access to the Member Assistance Program, professional development and supports.

In addition, through a partnership with American International College, Middle School Math and Moderate Disabilities Residents can transfer their TWM credits using their Segal Education Award and earn a master’s degree by taking just a few more courses.

For more information about these benefits and opportunities, visit www.teachwesternmass.com

Qualifications to Become a TWM Resident

You Must:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree (obtained by June 1, 2023).
• Meet all legal requirements to work in the United States.
• Not have already completed an educator preparation program and/or must not hold a valid Initial or Professional Massachusetts teaching license.
• Pass a criminal background check, FBI fingerprinting, and additional background checks required by school partners.

We’re Seeking:

• Candidates who can apply their diverse, transferable skills from previous experiences toward positively influencing the trajectory of our students (especially those from under-resourced areas).
• Candidates who promote academic achievement in high-need subject areas (Moderate Disabilities, ESL, and Middle School Math) and make a difference in the lives of and outcomes for students in Holyoke and Springfield.

Our Commitment to Equity:

We believe all families—regardless of where they live or how much money they earn—have the right to a great education and a bright future for their children. For us, this starts with committed teachers.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and encourage all to apply.

Teach Western Mass does not discriminate. Contact us for reasonable accommodations during the application process.

Who We Are:

Teach Western Mass is a nonprofit organization that works in partnership with local district schools, charter schools, and institutions of higher education to bring more high-quality, diverse educators into our region’s most high-need schools. Collectively, Teach Western Mass represents 29 schools that service more than 12,000 students in the region. Recognized as a leader in training, developing, and coaching great teachers in the schools that need them most, TWM can help you find the school community that’s right for you.

Not sure if advancing in your career through Teach Western Mass is the right next step? Contact us, you could be leading your own classroom next Fall!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Please note – there may be adjustments to programming depending on current COVID-19 restrictions. Refer to this section for updates regarding any planning or safety considerations in the months ahead.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Work Location: One location