CitySchools Collaborative is proud to announce that applications are now open for the second year of the Tutor-to-Teacher Program, an education workforce development program designed to help today’s tutors become tomorrow’s teachers. In partnership with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) and supported by the Center for Black Educator Development, the Tutor-to-Teacher Program is part of a citywide effort to recruit, develop, and retain a more representative teaching force for DC students.
As a tutor, you already play a critical role in the classroom and know what it takes to support students. The Tutor-to-Teacher Program will provide you with mentorship, training, and networking opportunities to prepare you to lead your own classrooms and further shape the futures of DC students.
What You’ll Get
- Professional Learning: Monthly learning sessions and bimonthly mentoring, hybrid (virtual + in-person, DC-based).
- Mentorship: Guidance and valuable insight into the teaching profession from an experienced DC teacher.
- Connections: Networking with peers, mentors, and program staff, plus direct support for local residency and apprenticeship program applications.
- Compensation: A $1,200 award upon successful completion of the program.
Who Should Apply
We’re looking for high-impact tutors looking to step into teaching. You’re a strong candidate if you:
- Want to enter a teacher residency, teacher apprenticeship program, or a teaching role in an upcoming school year.
- Have a passion for education and commitment to improving outcomes for DC students.
- Serve with a tutoring provider that works with DC public or public charter school students or work directly with a DC public or public charter school.
- Hold a High School Diploma/GED at minimum (If enrolled in an undergraduate program, you must be a current junior or senior).
- Live in the DC Metro area.
Key Dates
- Applications Open: October 1, 2025
- Deadline: October 23, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET)
- Decisions: Early November 2025
- Program Starts: Mid-November 2025
- Duration: 25 weeks
How to Apply
Looking to step into teaching? Complete your application by October 23.
If you’re interested but unsure if you qualify, join our virtual information session on Thursday, October 2 at 6:00 p.m. ET to learn more. Applicants from diverse and interdisciplinary professional backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply.
APPLY TODAY!
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About CitySchools Collaborative
As DC’s trusted partner in citywide initiatives in tutoring, talent, and truancy, CitySchools Collaborative’s mission is to catalyze high-impact tutoring and strategic talent models to serve thousands of students. Its coalition-building approach and innovative solutions improve student well-being, accelerate academic performance, and enhance flexible staffing systems in schools to help create a public education system that serves and empowers all children. To learn more about CitySchools Collaborative, visit cityschoolscollab.org.