Boston Teacher Residency (BTR), an AmeriCorps program, is a clinical teacher preparation program whose graduates support student achievement from day one and who stay in teaching, continuing to refine and improve their practice. Created in 2002 as a joint initiative between the Boston Public Schools and BPE, BTR was designed to meet the evolving needs of Boston’s children and families. Graduating college seniors, recent graduates, and career changers are encouraged to apply. Submit your Prospect Form today.
Deadline: March 10, 2022 – then moves to rolling admissions process.
BTR prepares teachers for:
● Elementary (grades 1-5)
● English (grades 6-12)
● Math (grades 6-12)
● Computer Science (grades 6-12)
● General Science (grades 6-9)
● Biology (grades 9-12)
● Chemistry (grades 9-12)
● Physics (grades 9-12)
To learn more about the training Residents receive and/or the application process, please email Jason Bonilla, Recruitment Manager at jbonilla@bpe.org to schedule a time to speak with a member of our team.
Program Highlights:
● Co-teach in a collaborative and supportive teaching and learning environment under the guidance of experienced educators and content coaches
● Complete an integrated graduate curriculum, designed and taught by BTR faculty, with specific focus on preparing educators for the realities of Boston’s schools and serving Boston’s diverse student body through a social justice lens
● Earn a low-cost M.Ed. granted by UMass Boston and MA Initial Teacher License
● Participate in continued professional development as a graduate of our program through our Induction Support
● As of School Year 2021-2022, we have 18 cohorts of graduates teaching in Boston Public Schools — over 700 BTR trained teachers
Financial Support:
● BTR program cost waived, reduced UMass Boston tuition
● Receive a living stipend and health benefits
● May apply for additional financial aid and student loans through UMass Boston
● Eligible to earn an AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of service
Other Benefits:
● Living allowance ($16,000)*
● Education award ($6,495) upon successful completion of service*
● Health insurance coverage
● Access to AmeriCorps service member training through Massachusetts Service Alliance
● Student loan forbearance**
● Food Assistance/SNAP benefit eligibility
● Childcare assistance if eligible
● Networking opportunities with community and education leader
Minimum Eligibility, to apply for the Boston Teacher Residency program, you must:
● Hold a bachelor’s degree by the start of the program year for which you are applying
● Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident alien
● Agree to state & federal background checks
Dudley Promise Corps members will serve as Education Fellows. As a DPC Fellow, you’ll provide targeted academic support including 1:1 and small group tutoring. You’ll be embedded in classrooms to provide small group instructional support, target individual students to provide extra support on a regular basis, and provide push-in support.
Deadline: March 28, 2022
Essential Position Functions Additional Functions:
● Targeted, 1:1 academic support
● Small group academic support
● Support partner teacher in lesson plan implementation
● Interpersonal relationship-building with students, teachers, school-staff
● Support partner teacher in lesson plan development
● Monitor and support student attendance
● Free time, recess, and lunch monitoring support
To learn more about the specific roles & responsibilities and training associated with the Fellowship, please email as promisecorps@bpe.org
Other Benefits:
Beyond training, you may be eligible to receive the following benefits:
● Education award ($3,247.50) upon successful* completion of service
● Health insurance coverage
● Living allowance ($8,000)*
● Access to AmeriCorps service member training through Massachusetts Service Alliance
● Student loan forbearance**
● Food Assistance/SNAP benefit eligibility
● Childcare assistance if eligible
● Networking opportunities with community and education leaders
Teamwork & Collaboration:
Fellows are part of Dudley Promise Corps (DPC), a neighborhood based AmeriCorps service program serving BPE’s Dearborn STEM Academy and Dudley Street School. DPC leverages the power of national service to support students in the Dudley neighborhood area of Roxbury stay on track to attend college and serve as responsible leaders in their community, while simultaneously developing corps members as engaged civic leaders committed to social justice.
As part of the DPC team, you will:
● Collaborate with school staff to build whole-school community and a culture that promotes high levels of student engagement and investment
● Support opportunities to expand students’ learning and growth by leading, contributing, and/or developing enrichment programs, school-wide initiatives, and clubs
Eligibility:
● Be at least 17 years of age
● Hold a high school diploma or GED by the start of the program
● Be a US citizen or legal permanent resident
● Agree to state & federal background check
To learn more about the programs and to learn more about the application process, please email Jason Bonilla, Recruitment Manager at jbonilla@bpe.org
BPE does not discriminate with regard to race, color, origin, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. BPE is committed to seeking qualified applicants with disabilities and can provide reasonable accommodations during the application process and time of service upon request.
*AmeriCorps financial support amounts shown are subject to change. Every three years, AmeriCorps Programs re-apply for funding. BPE will apply for
funding for the 2022-23 program and hopes to secure the same package as in previous years. Please contact btr@bpe.org with questions about
AmeriCorps financial benefits.
**May be eligible for loan forbearance.
