Full-Time Teaching

Gain hands-on classroom experience five days a week for two years, including summers.

 

Customized Coaching & Development

Engage in graduate-level coursework and cohort seminars twice a week, bridging theory with real-world practice.

 

Earn Your Master’s & Certification

Receive an M.A. in General & Special Education and earn your NYS Teaching Certification.

 

Full Salary & Benefits

Earn a $50K salary with benefits during the residency, with the opportunity to become a lead teacher at $78K upon completion.

 
 
 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Customized Coaching & Development
Engage in graduate-level coursework and cohort seminars twice a week, bridging theory with real-world practice.

Customized Coaching & Development
Engage in graduate-level coursework and cohort seminars twice a week, bridging theory with real-world practice.

Earn Your Master’s & Certification
Receive an M.A. in General & Special Education and earn your NYS Teaching Certification.

Full Salary & Benefits
Earn a $50K salary with benefits during the residency, with the opportunity to become a lead teacher at $78K upon completion.

 
 
 
 

With an M.S.Ed. in hand residents step into the classroom, with the poise of a third-year teacher committed to a long-term career at CQA.

OUTCOMES

At the end of 2 years, residents will understand:

  • Critical developmental milestones of children at different ages.

  • Inquiry-driven instruction that promotes exploration and critical thinking.

  • Theories, principles, and concepts underlying various disciplines, including science of reading, math, and writing.

  • The instructional cycle, from design to assessment. 

  • Differentiated needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) and students with special learning needs.

At the end of 2 years, residents will believe:

“I have the responsibility and capability to change a child’s life trajectory.” 

“My job is to work voraciously to ignite students’ potential.”

“I see failure as an opportunity for growth.”

“Diversity can drive success.”

“Every parent wants their child to succeed and they want partners in making that happen.”

“Relationships and clear communication are the keys to learning -- not curriculum, strict structures, or consequences.”

At the end of 2 years, residents will be able to:

  • Keenly observe kids and look for patterns that help shape their instructional approach. 

  • Design and deliver lessons that have purposeful learning objectives.

  • Teach across disciplines, drawing on content and methods knowledge.

  • Collect, track, and analyze student data to set ambitious goals and plan for improved student outcomes.

  • Adapt instructional approaches based on observation and student performance data.

  • Communicate clearly with all students and families.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

 

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CQA NEXT RESIDENT

 

FAQS

  • CQA Next Residents spend the majority of their time in classrooms directly applying the skills and concepts learned inside of their coursework as they work alongside lead teachers. Residents can expect to have two evenings a week where they engage in their graduate studies, collaborate with their cohort on immersive planning and projects, and receive targeted coaching and development from the CQA Next Residency Coaches.

  • All coursework will happen at the CQA campus.

  • Yes! Over the course of the 2 years in the program, you will have a myriad of opportunities to teach a class alone. CQA Next adopts a gradual release model where residents, coaches and lead teachers collaborate on what instructional components will be released to residents and when. This approach allows for individual residents to gradually take on classroom responsibilities as their skill levels increase.

  • When accepted into the CQA Next Program, the school leaders and CQA Next team work together to identify the classrooms and lead teachers that residents will be paired with.

  • Our goal is to be able to place many of our residents as lead teachers within the CQA community. We also have relationships with charter schools throughout the city with whom we will work with to help residents find right-fit roles if not staying with CQA.

  • At the end of year 2, CQA Next Residents will receive a Master of Science degree in Childhood Education and Special Education and be recommended for a NYS Teaching Credential by Touro University. There is reciprocity with many other states but this is not a “national credential.” This is not a program to become Nationally Board Certified through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.