BECOME A TEACHER AT SFUSD!
Do you know someone that is interested in becoming a teacher with SFUSD, but hasn't obtained their teaching credential yet?
Explore the diverse range of programs provided by SFUSD aimed at empowering individuals to pursue social justice through education. The program descriptions provided below are designed to assist you in understanding each program and its offerings.
San Francisco Urban Teacher Residency ( SFUTR)
SFUTR has been operating within SFUSD for over 10 years, educating teachers in Bilingual, Multiple and Single Subjects with a strong focus on social justice in education. While enrolled at either Stanford University or San Francisco State University, SFUTR residents participate in a yearlong classroom apprenticeship with an SFUTR trained Cooperating Teacher. Residents participate with a cohort of students that includes a weekly course taught by SFUTR and SFUSD leaders on topics relevant to San Francisco teachers. Residents are coached by both a university and SFUSD coach during the residency year. Check out the program and application process on the SFUTR website. For questions, write to Esther Jaramillo-Woo at wooe@sfusd.edu. We are especially looking for bilingual Spanish candidates.
Aspiring Teachers Program
The Aspiring Teachers Program, formerly known as the Para to Teacher Program, is SFUSD's innovative Employee to Teacher Pipeline Initiative that seeks to attract and support SFUSD paraeducators and classified staff in their journey to becoming credentialed teachers, addressing the district's increasing need for qualified educators.
Participants can enroll in credential programs of their choice and are eligible to receive annual tuition support of up to $4,300. To qualify, applicants must meet two criteria: 1) completion of 60 general education units or the equivalent transfer requirements at a community college, and 2) employment at any SFUSD site.
Applications will open on September 2, 2024. If you are interested, please fill out the Interest Form to receive updates.
Do you know someone that is interested in becoming a teacher with SFUSD, but hasn't obtained their teaching credential yet?
Explore the diverse range of programs provided by SFUSD aimed at empowering individuals to pursue social justice through education. The program descriptions provided below, along with the accompanying side-by-side matrix, are designed to assist you in understanding each program and its offerings.
Pathway to Teaching
Pathway to Teaching is SFUSD’s internal credentialing program designed to prepare teachers in three credential areas:
- Bilingual Spanish (Elementary)
- Mild/Moderate Special Education (K-12)
- Multiple Subject (Elementary)
After completing an intensive summer pre-service preparation, teachers begin as intern teachers of record in an SFUSD classroom in the fall, earning a full teacher salary and benefits. While teaching in an SFUSD classroom (and earning a full salary with benefits), teachers complete credential coursework and ongoing development to earn a preliminary teaching credential. Pathway coaches regularly observe classroom instruction, providing real-time feedback and targeted supports to help teachers quickly develop their teaching practice.
Pathway to Teaching incorporates an anti-racist teaching lens and helps to remove barriers for those who want to become teachers: over 69% of the cohort are people of color, and over 90% are local to the Bay Area. Watch this video to hear from Pathway teachers who have gone through our program. Visit our website for more information, including FAQs. We are especially seeking bilingual Spanish candidates!
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NYU Steinhardt Teaching Residency San Francisco’s Embedded Master of Arts in Teaching
Now in its third year, the NYU Teaching Residency in San Francisco is a one year Master’s program for single subject opportunities in Science, Math and K-12 Special Education, focused on middle school in collaboration with NYU Steinhardt's Embedded Masters in Teaching. This program blends in-person and online learning with a strong focus on teaching and reaching ALL learners, and works to deeply prepare new teachers in their content areas. Residents are compensated in their one year of preparation and have multiple mentors - an experienced SFUSD Teaching Mentor, a yearlong NYU Content Mentor, a site based coach and a local Residency Director to support their success. Find out more on the NYU website. For more information, write to Emily Grossberg at emily.grossberg@nyu.edu.
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