About the Role
The GO Residency is a school-based teaching apprenticeship, spanning 1 to 2 years, designed to support individuals pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and teaching certification. Residents gain immersive, hands-on experience through a gradual release model in a real classroom under the guidance of a seasoned Mentor Teacher, blending graduate coursework with daily practice, coaching, and mentorship.
Responsibilities
- Co-teaching and supporting instruction in a partner school classroom
- Working closely with a Mentor Teacher and school staff to support student learning
- Planning and implementing lessons and small group instruction as skills develop
- Participating in regular observations and feedback sessions
- Completing graduate coursework aligned with certification pathway
- Supporting classroom routines, management, and assessment
- Engaging with students in a variety of ways throughout the day, including tutoring, supporting transitions, and leading after-school activities
- Attending and engaging in all GO Tutor Corps and school-based trainings and meetings
Requirements
- Hold a bachelor’s degree (or will earn one before the program start date) with a minimum 2.5 GPA
- Passionate about educational equity and student success
- Eager to learn, grow, and develop as an educator
- Thrive in collaborative environments
- Pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching or open to enrolling in a partner program
- Committed to working in public education long-term
Location
- New York, NY
- Bridgeport, CT
- Washington, DC
- Jersey City, NJ
Work Type
- Apprenticeship
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-2 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Salary/Compensations
- $22,000 stipend
Benefits
- Furnished housing provided (includes utilities and internet)
- Shared living arrangement with a roommate and/or housemate(s)
- Embedded mentorship and gradual release teaching model
- Daily hands-on experience supporting instruction in a classroom
- Guidance through graduate coursework and the teacher certification process
- Ongoing coaching and observation from program leadership
- Loan postponement on qualified education loans
- Monthly professional development sessions
- Opportunities to connect with a growing network of educators, alumni, and community partners
- A clear pathway into a full-time, salaried teaching role in Year 2
About the Company
- At the GO Tutor Corps, we believe great teachers are homegrown.
- The GO Residency is a pathway to the classroom for aspiring educators committed to transforming outcomes for students.
