Ready to take the next step?
Every scholar deserves a great educator.
The Propel Teacher Residency Program (PTRP) is a unique program developed to tackle a critical challenge — retaining quality educators. This full-time program equips educators with the skills and experience needed to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our scholars. Successful participants finish the program as Pennsylvania-certified teachers with three years of teaching experience and no college tuition debt.
Cohort 6 resident and Propel McKeesport educator Jhanaya Covington (General Science 7-12)
I chose PTRP because it was an appealing pathway for me to obtain my certification. Once I began to research Propel, I felt even more compelled to move forward because of the mission and beliefs that Propel stands for.
Our residents in action
Here's the facts—Program FAQs & How to Apply
- Do I need an education degree to participate or apply?
- Can I apply to the Propel Teacher Residency Program if I already have a teaching license?
- When does the program begin and end?
- Must I commit to teaching at Propel Schools? For how long?
- How much is the stipend that Residents receive?
- What does a Resident’s schedule look like?
- How are Residents matched with mentor teachers?
- In which Propel Schools are Residents placed?
- If I am currently employed at a Propel School, can I stay at my school as a Resident?
- How do I apply?
Do I need an education degree to participate or apply?
Can I apply to the Propel Teacher Residency Program if I already have a teaching license?
When does the program begin and end?
Must I commit to teaching at Propel Schools? For how long?
How much is the stipend that Residents receive?
What does a Resident’s schedule look like?
How are Residents matched with mentor teachers?
In which Propel Schools are Residents placed?
If I am currently employed at a Propel School, can I stay at my school as a Resident?
How do I apply?
PTRP Cohort 6 Resident Sabrina Bookwalter
Teaching is calling, are you ready to answer?
As the largest network of public charter schools in the region, Propel Schools is committed to supporting our educators through professional learning and embedded support.
Find out if PTRP is right for you
Pennsylvania Certifications offered for Propel Schools through the ABCTE (American Board for Teacher Certification and Excellence) program include:
- Elementary Education, Grades Pre-K-4
- Special Education, Grades Pre-K-12
- Chemistry 7-12
- Biology 7-12
- Mathematics 7-12
- English Language Arts 7-12
- Social Studies 7-12
- General Science 7-12
Still Have Questions?
If you need additional information, have more questions or want to make sure our program is right for you, don't hesitate to contact the team.