An instructional role is a role within a school teaching PK-12 students, including but not limited to lead teacher, teacher of record, or teacher-in-residence.

In order to enroll at Relay, you must be hired by one of our school partners in an instructional role that aligns with your Relay program. For example, if you are applying to enroll in the Relay Teaching Residency (click here for a description of the Residency), you must be hired into a role of a "teacher-in-residence." 

You will have to initiate self-placement by independently searching and securing a job placement with one of the school district partners.  A list of school partners can be found on each state location page.

Below you'll find several resources designed to guide you to find the school and role that best fits your career and graduate program.  

School Authorization and Instructional Role Confirmation Deadlines Table

Please note: Failure to meet these deadlines will result in administrative withdrawal from Relay.

Guide to obtaining Program-Aligned Instructional Roles

• Learn more about Program-Aligned Instructional roles by state in this helpful guide.
• Find out how to get placed in a program-aligned instructional role in this Placement Guide.
• Develop your resume and access sample resumes to aid you in your job search in our Resume Guide.

Searching for Jobs on Relay Connect

Are you searching for a job?  Check out job postings from our partner schools and districts on Relay Connect.

1. Visit https://relayconnect.org/

2. Click “Sign In” at the top right-hand corner.

3. Sign in with the following information:

   1. Email - [email protected] 

   2. Password - JoinTheRelay123!

4. Click on “Jobs” on the menu on the left-hand side of the screen and navigate to the “Job Board.”

5. Once you are on the “Job Board”, you can use the filters to find the job postings that are the best fit for you.

Here is a screencast of how to log in to Relay Connect and find the job board.

Interview Preparation

Before interviewing with Relay's school partners, students should practice responses to possible questions and a sample teaching scenario. You can practice with family, friends, or utilize the career services or alumni affairs office at your undergraduate college and/or university. Learn even more about interview preparation in this interview guide.

New Partner Process

If you have secured a program-aligned instructional role with a partner school, district, or network not currently listed on their location page, you may email [email protected]. The Partnerships team will reach out to the school, district, or network to share more about Relay's programs and requirements. 

If you'd like to share more with your school about partnering with Relay, please share this information.