Resident Teacher

Program Overview
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 education. 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.

Program Content
Teaching is a complex and multi-faceted 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:

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

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

Application Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in one or more of the academic disciplines taught at EPS
Arts | English | Interdisciplinary Studies | Learning Science/Support | Mathematics | Physical Education | Science | Social Science | Spanish | Technology/Computer Science
Strong interest in teaching in an independent school for a full year.

Application Process
Attend an online information Q&A session and/or watch the informational video Resident Teaching @ EPS
Friday, January 24th, 2025 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm (PST)
Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 3:30-4:30 pm (PST)
Email the following application components to Krista Henningsen (khenningsen@eastsideprep.org), Academic Design Coordinator

Letter of Interest
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)