Securing a program-aligned instructional role is a requirement to enroll in Relay’s teacher programs. In New Jersey, the following roles are program-aligned:

• 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 licensure. Program-aligned job titles for the Residency include Teaching Resident, Paraprofessional, Co-Teacher.

• 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/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.

MAT - Residents & Non-Residents

• Achievers Early College Prep

• Great Oaks Charter Schools

• LINK Community Charter School

• Mastery Charter Schools

• Paul Robeson Charter School

MAT - Non-Residents

• Gateway Academy Newark

• Camden City Schools

• College Achieve Public Schools

• Democracy Prep

• Elizabeth Public Schools

• KIPP New Jersey Cooper Norcross

• KIPP New Jersey TEAM Academy

• Newark Public Schools

• North Star Academy

• Passaic Public Schools

• People's Achieve DBA Gateway Academy

• Uncommon Schools

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 New Jersey

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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. 

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