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Securing a program-aligned instructional role is a requirement to enroll in Relay’s teacher programs. In Tennessee, the following roles are program-aligned:
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Residency - Through the Relay Teaching Residency, talented and committed aspiring educators can launch a fulfilling career in teaching. The Residency provides a gradual on-ramp to teaching, as residents spend a full year embedded in the classroom of a Mentor Teacher before leading their own classroom in the second year. Through the Residency, Relay students will learn from experienced faculty and a network of peers, while earning a salary, a master’s degree, and/or teacher certification or licensure. Program-aligned job titles for the Residency include Teaching Resident, Paraprofessional, and Co-Teacher.
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Non-Residency - Relay offers non-residency programs that are designed to support educators in the field through graduate coursework and clinical experiences, with observation and feedback from Relay faculty with deep teaching experience. Through coursework, clinical experiences, and the support of Relay faculty and a school-based mentor teacher, Relay students will lead their own classrooms and develop the skills needed to help all children grow. They will also receive coaching and support from our team of experienced faculty to help them prepare them for state certification exams. Program-aligned job titles for the Non-Residency include Teacher of Record or Lead Teacher.
Most of our partners are ready to hire now! Feel free to reach out to any of the schools listed below to inquire about open residency or non-residency positions.
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Memphis (Residency & Non-Residency)
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Nashville (Residency & Non-Residency)
Teach For America
Relay Graduate School of Education has a national partnership with Teach For America (TFA), a non-profit teacher recruiting, leadership development, and teacher preparation pathway organization. Teach For America recruits outstanding and diverse leaders to become TFA “corps members.” Corps members commit to teaching for two years in a low-income community, where they’re employed by local schools and confront both the challenges and joys of expanding opportunities for kids. After two years, they become part of the TFA alumni network. Informed and inspired by their students, many continue teaching; others pursue other leadership roles in schools and school systems or launch careers in other fields that shape educational access and opportunity.
Relay Graduate School of Education and Teach For America share a vision for outstanding educators in schools across the country. To that end, Relay and TFA have been working together to prepare teachers for several years in many of our locations. TFA corps members enroll in Relay’s programs to seek their certification/licensure as well as degrees to further their commitment to education and making a difference in their communities.
If you are interested in becoming a TFA Corps Member, visit the TFA website to learn more about the application process.
Recommended Program Offerings for Tennessee
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TFA corps members enroll in MAT + Licensure or Alternative Licensure program offerings.
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If hired as an associate teacher, corps members can participate in the Relay Teaching Residency and seek MAT + Licensure.
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Relay partners with TFA - Nashville-Chattanooga.
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Depending on where corps members are hired to teach, they may have multiple options for licensure and should choose the program that best fits their needs. They should talk to their TFA team to learn more about school preferences and discuss their choices with their school leader.
Interested in participating in the Residency program at a school not listed as a Residency partner above? Please send the school leader's information to [email protected] and a Relay team member can reach out to your school leader and share more information about becoming a Residency partner.
Have you secured a program-aligned instructional role at a school, district, or network that is not listed here? Email [email protected]. The Partnerships team will reach out to the school, district, or network to share more about Relay's programs and requirements.