MTF is no longer accepting applications for the Summer 2011 Cohort. We will accept applications for the following subjects in October 2011:
- Math
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics
- Spanish and other world languages
- English
- ESL
- History
- Special Education
- Middle School
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Memphis Teaching Fellows is no longer accepting applications for the 2011 cohort. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply when we begin recruiting for the 2012 Cohort in October 2011.
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Candidates to Memphis Teaching Fellows benefit from a streamlined, seven-step application and selection process.
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1. Read this website.
Before you do anything else, read through the material on this website carefully. Familiarize yourself with the details of the program. We also hold regular information sessions for individuals interested in applying to the Memphis Teaching Fellows program.
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2. Check your eligibility status.
Applicants must meet a number of eligibility requirements in order to be considered. Make sure that you're eligible - click here!
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3. Apply.
Applying via our online application is easy. You can complete the application form and submit your resume and application questions electronically. On the application form, candidates are asked to provide contact information, demographic information, eligibility information, subject preferences, academic and professional backgrounds, and other important data. For the application questions, applicants respond to the following three questions in 200-400 words each:
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Nearly all Fellows are hired to teach in 'high-need' schools that are located in low-income communities. Why do you want to teach specifically in a high-need school in Memphis? What challenges do you expect, and what experiences have prepared you for the challenges of teaching in a high-need school in our community?
- The most important responsibility of a teacher is to ensure high- academic achievement for all students. Explain how one skill or ability that you possess will help you ensure success as a teacher, and describe how you will apply this skill or ability to ensure high academic achievement for all your students.
- Briefly describe a time when you achieved a goal in the face of challenges (or while balancing multiple responsibilities). What specific steps did you take to ensure you would meet your goal, and how did you know you were successful? How will you apply that experience to set goals and measure your success in the classroom?
The application questions provide us with information not captured elsewhere in the application. We use the questions to evaluate your writing and critical-thinking skills, and more importantly, to gain a sense of your commitment to teaching students in high-need schools in Memphis.
Applicants are also asked to upload a resume. Starting with your most recent position, we request that you list your positions of employment and include a description of your responsibilities in each position. You should include self-employment, internships, part-time jobs and other paid positions. Your resume must also include three professional references.
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4. Register for the Praxis II Subject Assessment(s).
In order to be fully admitted into the program, candidates must take and pass the appropriate Praxis II Subject Assessment(s). For more details about the tests, registration deadlines, and specific requirements, see the section of this website entitled Testing Requirements. You may also visit the ETS website for additional testing information. Applicants are strongly encouraged to register and take the Praxis II as soon as possible after receiving a subject assignment.
5. Request your transcripts.
If selected for an interview, candidates will be required to bring at least one transcript, unofficial or official, from every college and university they attended.
If you are accepted into the program, you must submit a total of three official (sealed) copies of your transcripts from each institution you by May 24, 2011.
Because it often takes colleges and universities several weeks to process requests for official transcripts, we recommend that you request your transcripts at the time of your application submission.
*We are unable to return transcripts after they have been submitted, even if you are not admitted to the program.
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6. Attend an interview event.
(Invited applicants only)
Applicants whose materials demonstrate their strong potential to be an effective new teacher will be invited to participate in an interview event. We closely review all resumes and personal statements from eligible applicants. Applicants will be notified of their interview status within two weeks of receipt of the complete application.
The interview event will include a teaching sample, a discussion group with other candidates, a writing exercise, and a personal interview. Applicants who are invited to interview will be provided with additional information at the time of invitation. Interviews are group events where candidates will be allowed to choose from pre-determined dates and times. Once a candidate signs up for an interview date, the expectation is that the candidate will show up for that interview day. Unfortunately, individual requests for other times cannot be accommodated.
7. Wait for a decision.
Based on the strengths of the submitted application materials and the interview event, the school district will decide whether or not an applicant is accepted into the district as a Memphis Teaching Fellow.
We understand that being denied admission can be a disappointment, and it is natural to want to know the reasons behind the district's decision. Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications we anticipate receiving we cannot accommodate requests for personal feedback on individual applications.
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Memphis City Schools does not discriminate in its programs or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, handicap/disability, sex or age. For more information, please contact the Office of Equity Compliance at (901) 416-6670.
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