Teacher Residency Program at XULA

Program Overview

The Norman C. Francis Teacher Residency (NCFTR)is a first-at Xavier University of Louisiana trains the next generation of talented teachers who will expand opportunities for children across the city of New Orleans. This program is designed for individuals who are committed to a long-term career teaching in New Orleans but who have not yet pursued teacher certification.

This program offers aspiring K-12 educators a pathway into a career in teaching, combining targeted graduate coursework with on-the-job training through a teaching placement in one of our charter school partners. Over the course of their commitment to the program, residents will earn a Master of Arts in Teaching from Xavier University.

Norman C. Francis Teacher Residents will become well-versed in the skills, habits, and beliefs necessary to be highly successful teachers and will channel these lessons in a real classroom, working alongside an experienced and high-performing teacher. This mentor teacher provides ongoing coaching and support to the resident as he/she builds skills in the classroom and will work hand-in-hand with the professors and staff at Xavier University to ensure the resident is continually growing and developing. In addition, the mentor teacher ensures the resident is acclimated to the school community in which he/she will teach.

PROGRAM OUTLINE:

* Work in a collaborative classroom environment to build teaching skills throughout the year.

* Attend graduate school classes two evenings during the school year, as well as a summer training session prior to the start of the school year. Additionally, residents are released from their charter school placement one school day per month to attend resident-specific institutes at Xavier University.

*Year 1 Residents will receive a $25,000 stipend to assist with living expenses and pay for Xavier’s student health insurance, as needed. In addition, the first year of graduate school tuition is covered by the program.

* Meet with his/her mentor teacher weekly to receive feedback and establish professional growth goals and next steps.

* Gradually increase his/her responsibility in the school classroom throughout the year, with the goal of being fully prepared to take over classroom instruction by the end of the year.

* Aid the mentor teacher in all other classroom responsibilities, including (but not limited to) lesson planning, grading, and data analysis.

* Build relationships within his/her school community, including students and their families, school-based staff, and community partners. Where possible, residents will participate in school functions, including professional development and community events.

* Always represent Xavier University and model Xavier’s values.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must be accepted into Xavier University of Louisiana’s graduate program.

* Bachelor’s degree with cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher required (conferred by May 2023).

* Passing Praxis Scores

* 4 year commitment to teaching at one of our partner schools in New Orleans.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Application Deadline January 9, 2023

Link to apply: https://nsno.formstack.com/forms/norman_c_francis_teacher_residency_copy

For more information, visit http://nolateacherresidency.org.

NCFTR does not discriminate with regard to race, color, origin, gender, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. NCFTR is committed to seeking qualified applicants with disabilities and can provide reasonable accommodations during the application process and time of service upon request.

*COVID-19 considerations: NCFTR understands how fluid and ever-changing candidate's situations are during the COVID-19 Pandemic. We are willing to work with candidates and will keep candidates updated with any relevant information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
NCFTR understands how fluid and ever-changing candidate's situations are during the COVID-19 Pandemic. We are willing to work with candidates and will keep candidates updated with any relevant information.

Work Location: One location