Boston Teacher Resident

BTR is accepting applications for the 2025-26 program year!

Apply today (bpe.org/boston-teacher-residency/program/apply/)

Boston Teacher Residency (BTR), an AmeriCorps* program, is a clinical teacher preparation program whose graduates support student achievement from day one and who stay in teaching, continuing to refine and improve their practice. Created in 2002 as a joint initiative between the Boston Public Schools and BPE, we designed BTR to meet the evolving needs of Boston’s children and families.

Submit your Contact Info Form today to start the application process or learn more.

Program Highlights

• Co-teach in a collaborative and supportive teaching and learning environment under the guidance of experienced educators and instructional coaches
• Complete an integrated graduate curriculum designed and taught by BTR faculty, explicitly focusing on preparing educators for Boston Public Schools and serving Boston’s diverse student body through a social justice lens.
• Earn a low-cost M.Ed. granted by UMass Boston and an MA Initial Teacher License.
• As a graduate of our program, participate in continued professional development and receive ongoing coaching & mentorship
• As of School Year 2024-2025, we have 21 cohorts of graduates teaching in Boston Public Schools -- over 800 BTR-trained teachers.

Financial Support

• BTR program cost waived, reduced UMass Boston tuition
• Receive a living stipend [$20,000 (pre-tax) paid bi-weekly]
• May apply for additional financial aid and student loans through UMass Boston
• Eligible to earn an AmeriCorps Education Award ($7,395) upon successful completion of service

Other Benefits

• Health insurance coverage, including vision & dental
• Access to AmeriCorps service member training through the Massachusetts Service Alliance
• Student loan forbearance**
• Food Assistance/SNAP benefit eligibility
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Networking opportunities with community and education leaders

Minimum Eligibility: to apply for the Boston Teacher Residency program, you must:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree by the start of the program year for which you are applying.
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident alien.
• Agree to state & federal background checks.

Typically, AmeriCorps funding covers a stipend (currently $20,000 in 2024-25), an individual health insurance plan, and the Segal Education Award (currently $7,395 toward costs at a qualified institution of higher education): every three years, AmeriCorps Programs re-apply for funding. BPE is applying for the 2025-26 program funding and hopes to secure the same package as in previous years.

Ready to take the next step in your teaching career? Apply to the Boston Teacher Residency program today and join us in making a difference in Boston Public Schools.

BPE is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and becoming an increasingly anti-racist organization. We see this as central to our mission and critical to the well-being of our workforce and the communities we serve.

We strive to create an equitable and welcoming workplace where everyone—regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, marital or parental status, reprisal, genetic information, military service, pregnancy, submission of a complaint, or any other legally protected characteristics—has the opportunity to thrive and contribute.

We are committed to seeking qualified applicants with disabilities and can provide reasonable accommodations during the application process upon request.