Resident Teacher

The primary goal of the EPS Resident Teaching Program (RTP) is to identify and develop a diverse population of independent school teachers. The program is designed for both recent college graduates and individuals seeking to make a mid-career transition into the education sector. Residents engage in an immersive experience that equips them with the knowledge, skills, and habits of mind necessary to thrive in an independent school, both in the classroom and in the broader professional and family communities.

Teaching is a complex and multifaceted endeavor. Part science and part artistic expression, teaching involves a blend of technical expertise and individual style. In the context of the EPS school program focused on critical thinking, experience by doing, and integration, residents develop knowledge and skills in the following domains:

Teaching Domains
Experiential Support
Classroom Culture
Course & Lesson Design
Adolescent Development

Instructional Methods
Differentiated Learning
Assessment & Grading
Advising
Faculty mentorship
Classroom facilitation
Course & assessment design
Professional development
Guidance on applying for independent school teaching positions

In late August, resident teachers and new faculty members attend a two-day orientation before preparation for the new academic year begins, alongside the full faculty and staff.
Resident teachers participate as faculty members for the academic year.

Fall Trimester
Spot teaching w/ their mentor teacher
Observing veteran EPS teachers
Graduate-level seminar, Teaching @ EPS

Winter Trimester
Co-teaching and planning two class sections and an advisory with their mentor teacher

Spring Trimester
Independently teaching four class sections and facilitating an advisory

Application Process

Attend an online information Q&A session and/or watch the informational video Resident Teaching @ EPSQ&A Session 1: January 9, 2026, 11:30 am to 12:00 pm (PST) TEAMS LINK
Q&A Session 2: January 14, 2026, 3:45 pm to 4:15 pm (PST) TEAMS LINK

Upload the following to the application:
Letter of Interest (specifying the academic discipline you wish to teach)
Resume
Copy of college transcript(s)
2 letters of recommendation: (1) a professor in the applicant’s academic discipline; (2) a person who speaks to the applicant’s potential to thrive as an educator (professor, employer, peer)