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PROGRAM

Make an impact by teaching in our growing community while earning your Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT).

TEACHER SUPPORT

We don’t just recruit teachers. We provide them with unparalleled community support.

OUR COMMUNITY

Louisville, Kentucky has been consistently ranked by Places Rated Almanac as one of the best places to live in the USA.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Financial incentives are available to help you launch your education career.

"Upon the subject of education...I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we, as a people, can be engaged in."

- Abraham Lincoln, Kentucky native

WHAT IS TEACH KENTUCKY?

Teach Kentucky is a selective teacher recruitment program seeking to attract motivated college graduates to teach in Kentucky’s public schools, enhancing the quality of education for our students and enriching our civic life by retaining these bright young minds in the region. Based in Louisville—a vibrant, forward-thinking city with a rich history—Teach Kentucky places the majority of its teachers within our metropolitan area.

For our students, the experience of being nurtured by a bright, energetic teacher is exciting and inspiring. For our teachers, the experiences they collect are deeply rewarding, both in the classroom and in the Louisville community at large—the kinds of experiences that last a lifetime.

OUR MISSION

Teach Kentucky recruits highly motivated, talented, and qualified college graduates to teach in Kentucky public schools to enhance the quality of students’ education and contribute to civic life for as long as they remain in Kentucky.

WHO DO WE RECRUIT?

Most of our recruits have not yet earned teacher certification. We attract individuals with strong content knowledge who are interested in pursuing an alternative route to their Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) certification while they teach full-time—and earn a full-time salary.

Many of our recruits come from top-tier colleges and universities like Notre Dame, Centre, Michigan, Middlebury, Vanderbilt and Yale, but any high-achieving graduate or senior from an accredited four-year institution is encouraged to apply. Content knowledge and a desire to teach are the primary attributes we look for.

If you want to earn valuable teaching experience, a full-time salary and your MAT degree, all while living in a vibrant and attractive city, apply to Teach Kentucky today.

PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS

Teach Kentucky’s mission is to attract highly-motivated young people to teach in our public schools.

Teachers recruited
Percent from Outside Kentucky
Students Taught Everyday
New Residents brought by teachers to Kentucky

RECENT POSTS

31
Jan
January Recruitment Weekend Roundup

Teach Kentucky recently concluded its January recruiting weekend, hosting a diverse group of 13 candidates with aspirations to become educators in various fields. The event was a great success, bringing together candidates from both local universities and those from out of state. Candidate Overview Geographic Diversity: The 13 candidates included 9 local participants and 4 […]

Posted in: Life in Louisville, Teacher Recruitment, TKY Events,
08
Jan
Introducing Teach Kentucky’s Mid-Year Start Teachers: A New Wave of Educators

When we think about Back to School time, August and September usually come to mind. However, Teach Kentucky is proud to announce a remarkable group of new teachers who will be embarking on their education careers in the middle of the academic year. We extend a warm welcome to Branden McMichael, Kristen Miller, Danielle Moreau, […]

Posted in: Life in Louisville, Misc, Teach Kentucky Community, Teacher Induction and Support, The Education Industry,
Tags: Asbury, Career, certifications, coaches, community, degrees, education, Louisville, Master of Arts in Teaching, mentors, Spalding, Students, substitute teachers, teaching assistants, University of Louisville,
11
Dec
Teach Kentucky’s First Recruiting Weekend for 2024: A Gateway to a Rewarding Teaching Career in Louisville

Teach Kentucky (TKY) recently concluded its first recruiting weekend for 2024, held from December 2-4, 2023. This event served as a platform for TKY to welcome a small yet exceptional group of eight candidates. These candidates, hailing from Kentucky, Georgia, North Carolina, and Michigan, had the opportunity to interact with TKY staff, current teachers, and […]

Posted in: Life in Louisville, Teach Kentucky Community, Teacher Recruitment, TKY Events, TKY Inspiration and Stories,

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