CT Teacher Residency Program - CREC Teacher Resident

Position Type

Teacher Resident (AI)

3/27/2026

Magnet School Office

07/01/2026

05/01/2026

Only complete this application if you have received an email from CT-TRP confirming you have been selected as a resident at CREC for the 26-27 school year and a final interview has been scheduled.

The Teacher Residency Program is an alternate route to certification program (in elementary education, special education or middle school mathematics) whose goal is attract and retain teachers of color. Resident candidates will be enrolled in rigorous coursework for 18 months and serve in a paid residency position in a mentor teacher's classroom for the school year.

This is a residency position leading to certification.

• Serve in a resident position under the guise of a mentor teacher for the academic school year in a classroom;
• Complete 14-18 months of coursework running 6 weeks each summer, Mon-Fri and 2 evenings per week during the school year; every other Friday during the school year
• Attend district and school-based professional development sessions
• Pass required certification exams (Foundations of Reading Test, Praxis II) and TRP Portfolio
• Commit to a classroom teaching position upon successful completion of the program and certification

• Support daily functions of the mentor teachers classroom and duties including arrival, dismissal, lunch coverage, and recess as needed
• Provide instruction in core content areas under the direction of the mentor teacher
• Provide intervention programming and/or specialized instruction to small groups of students under the direction of the mentor teacher.
• Collect, track and enter student data
• Attend professional development opportunities
• Complete the TRP portfolio
• Collaborate with mentor teacher and other school staff
• Perform any other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree required
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or greater*
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity in the field of education
• Completion of one of the following:
• Praxis Core Mathematics, Reading and Writing tests
• SAT
• ACT
• GRE
• Have a working email address
• Successful Acceptance into CT-TRP

• 14-18 Months of coursework June 2025 - December 2026
• Full time employment as a Resident August 2025 - June 2026
• Full time employment as a teacher serving under a Residency Educator Certificate (REC) beginning August 2026

• Skill in developing and applying core content knowledge for teaching
• Skill in developing and applying knowledge of current teaching methods and pedagogy
• Skill in developing and applying knowledge of personalized instruction based upon student learning needs and styles
• Skill in developing and applying understanding of federal state laws regarding education and students
• Skill in developing and applying student behavior management strategies.
• Ability to meet the educational needs of racially, ethnically, socioeconomically and linguistically diverse learners
• Skill in effective communication and collaboration with all members of the school community including families and colleagues
• Skill in identifying and building upon the unique talents and strengths of each student.
• Ability to use computers, network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Ability to serve as a positive, professional role model for students.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

• Works in standard office, school building environments, and on buses or vans.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Year 1 Resident hourly rate plus benefits

• Complete the online application in Applitrack by the posted closing date deadline.
• Attach official transcripts, a current rsum, and 3 letters of recommendation to your application in Applitrack.
• Submit a score report from one of the following:
• Praxis Core Mathematics, Reading and Writing tests
• SAT
• ACT
• GRE

• Paper Screening
• Interview with TRP Selection Committee
• Interview with CREC Leadership Committee
• Mentor Teacher Matching
• Reference Check

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