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Invest in Indiana's future. Teach English.

The Challenge: On the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in 2011, Indiana's public school students who were eligible for free/reduced-price school lunch, an indicator of low family income, had an average reading score that was 22 points lower than students who were not eligible for free/reduced-price school lunch.

The Opportunity: Bring your English skills into the classroom and help close this achievement gap. Research shows that teachers are the greatest factor in student success, regardless of other school-based factors.

Indianapolis Teaching Fellows teach English at the secondary level (6-12) in general and special education settings.

Indianapolis Teaching Fellows benefit from:

• Customized certification program that will be completed while teaching full-time and lead to a Master's of Art in Teaching and an Initial Practitioner's License
• Full-time teaching positions in public districts and charter schools, with regular teacher's salary and benefits
• Opportunities for student loan forbearance and forgiveness (undergrad and graduate) for individuals committing to teach math, science, and special education in high-need communities
• Specialized summer training that includes a student teaching component, during which Fellows receive hands-on training and coaching on effective teaching strategies
• Ongoing professional development through ITF, Marian University and employer
• Receiving a $5,550 AmeriCorps Education Award after successful completion of their first year that can be used to cover certification costs or other qualified federal loans (pending approval)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (conferred by June 2012)
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higher*
• Have a minimum of 15 credits hours in English or Speech and pass related Praxis tests (see website for details)
• Cannot have held certification as a full-time classroom teacher in Indiana or any state at any time
• Cannot have completed another alternate route certification program
• US citizenship or permanent resident status

*Consideration may be given for individuals with an average GPA between 2.50 and 2.99 with five years of full-time work experience or a Master's degree.

No previous experience or coursework with youth or in education is necessary. Our training prepares you to be successful in the classroom. For more information and to apply online, visit our website at http://indianapolisteachingfellows.ttrack.org

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