Memphis Teaching Fellows :: How will you change Memphis? Teach.

MTF is no longer accepting applications for the Summer 2011 Cohort. We will accept applications for the following subjects in October 2011:

Math
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
Spanish and other world languages
English
ESL
History
Special Education
Middle School

Eligibility

Eligible candidates must have the following:

A bachelor's degree conferred by June 1, 2011

A cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher from an accredited college/university

Academic background in a field outside of education (Individuals who currently hold a teaching certificate should contact Teach Memphis.)

U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status

Eligibility to work in Memphis City Schools

Passing scores on the required Praxis II Subject Assessment(s) (Interested candidates are encouraged to apply even if they have not yet taken these exams; however, candidates must submit passing scores by May 24, 2011 in order to be fully admitted into the program.

Because Memphis Teaching Fellows is an alternative certification program charged with recruiting individuals from a variety of fields in order to increase the number of highly-qualified individuals entering the teaching field, certified teachers are not eligible for this program. Fully- and nearly-certified teachers are strongly encouraged to contact school districts directly to proceed with the traditional application process.

Memphis City Schools does not discriminate in its programs or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, handicap/disability, sex or age. For more information, please contact the Office of Equity Compliance at (901) 416-6670.