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 (Resident).

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." 

A list of school partners, organized by state, can be found here. A list of current vacancies shared by our partners can be found here. If you don’t currently have an instructional role, we urge you to use these lists and begin applying for roles that align with your program and career goals. Below you'll find additional resources designed to guide you to find the school and role that are the best fit for you.

Guide to Obtaining Program-Aligned Instructional Roles

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

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.

Deadlines for Securing an Instructional Role

All Relay enrollees are required to complete the School Authorization and Instructional Role form. Deadlines for Summer and Fall 2025 form submissions are included below.

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

Secured an Instructional Role?

If you secured a program-aligned instructional role with a partner school, district, or network not currently listed on their location page, you may email support@relay.edu. If the school/organization is not currently listed as a partner on our location page, send an email and our Partnerships team will reach out to the organization to share more about Relay's programs and requirements. Please include in your email the school’s location, your position title, and your Relay program.

If you'd like to share more about partnering with Relay with your school, please have them fill out this form. For more information about partnering with Relay, click here.