How do I apply to the Teach Baton Rouge Program? Complete the online application at www.ebrschools.org/TEACHBR, and submit a resume that includes work experience, leadership roles, organization affiliations, and past education/training, a copy of your undergraduate transcripts, and a letter of intent that addresses the following question: Why do you want to become a teacher, and how will your professional experiences help you achieve success in the classroom?
Resumes and letters of intent can be submitted by fax to 225-218-8324, or by email to teachbr@ebrschools.org
Teach Baton Rouge
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
1050 South Foster Drive
Baton Rouge, 70806
Do I need a college degree to apply for this program? In order to be accepted into the Teach Baton Rouge program, you must have a bachelors degree from an accredited institution. In addition, you must have an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or above.
Am I eligible if I have no background in education? Yes. Candidates without an education background are eligible for the program and encouraged to apply. This program is specifically designed to draw people from diverse professional backgrounds into the teaching profession.
Do I need teaching experience? No previous teaching experience is required to become a program member. The Summer Training Institute will provide many seminars, workshops, hands-on teaching experiences and guidance from experienced faculty to assist program members with skills necessary to be successful teachers.
Do I need a teaching certificate? It isn’t necessary for program members to possess a teaching certificate
What qualities are you seeking in members for Teach Baton Rouge? Teach Baton Rouge is seeking our community’s most talented professionals and leaders that are dedicated to improving our public schools.We’re in search of candidates from all professional backgrounds and academic majors. Additionally, there is a need for individuals with math and science backgrounds.
