Zeta’s Residency Program

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Launch Your Teaching Career While Earning Your Master’s Degree in Education

Zeta’s NYC Teacher Residency Program prepares future educators to teach in New York schools through coaching, classroom practice, and graduate education partnerships. No classroom experience required. Build your teaching career through hands-on classroom training, coaching, and a fully funded master’s degree program in New York City. Join a cohort of entry-level teachers at Zeta Charter Schools, and embark on your teaching journey with a strong support system.

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Zeta Resident Head Teacher

The Zeta Teacher Residency Program is a 3-year program for new teachers. Zeta will support your enrollment into a 2-year, fully subsidized Master’s degree program through Touro University. You will gain the knowledge and skills needed to elevate your teaching practice, and be on track to receive New York State professional certification in both general and special education.

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Our Residency Program

Start Your Teaching Career with Real Classroom Experience.

As a Resident Teacher, you will assist in building a classroom culture while gaining the knowledge and skills needed to elevate your teaching practice. You will grow as an individual and a professional as you receive individualized development.

Earn a Fully Funded Master’s Degree in Education While You Teach.

Zeta Resident Teachers enroll in a 2-year Master’s in Education program paid for by Zeta. You will learn how to elevate your teaching practice and become certified as required by New York State.

Gain Hands-on Classroom Teaching Experience Alongside other Passionate Educators.

You will work closely with a co-teacher in your own classroom who will support you in your learning and growth. Your team will help you set goals, plan lessons, study student data, and more.

Receive Coaching, Support, and Impactful Feedback Designed For First-Year Teachers.

We believe in consistent, clear feedback and coaching designed to support your growth as a teacher. School leaders and teachers will be in your classroom to observe you and give feedback on a regular basis. You will also meet with your leaders frequently to discuss what you are working on and ways to elevate your practice.

Join the Mission for Educational Equity in New York City.

Being a Resident Teacher has impacts far beyond the classroom. Joining Zeta means you are joining a passionate, mission-driven team that refuses to accept the inequitable educational status quo. We believe all children have the right to access excellent, free education. You will become part of the movement to change the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond.

Who Is This Program For?

Whether you’re a recent graduate, career changer, or aspiring first-year teacher, Zeta’s Teacher Residency Program helps you become a certified educator while gaining real classroom experience.

Why Choose a Teacher Residency Program?

Zeta’s Teacher Residency program gives aspiring educators the opportunity to earn annual compensation while learning alongside experienced teachers in the classroom. Zeta Resident Teachers receive a salary, classroom coaching, graduate-level training, and ongoing support while working toward New York teacher certification. Unlike traditional graduate teaching programs, Zeta’s Teacher Residency program combines paid, hands-on classroom experience with academic coursework so new educators can confidently lead their own classrooms.

Apply to the NYC Teacher Residency Program