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Apply to Teach Kentucky
Not yet certified? That’s exactly who we’re looking for. Teach Kentucky places aspiring teachers in Kentucky public schools while they earn their MAT, no traditional teaching degree required.
Teach Kentucky
Apply to the Teach Kentucky Program
Teach Kentucky accepts applications from aspiring teachers who are not yet certified and are interested in becoming certified through Kentucky’s Option 6 Alternative Route Certification pathway.
This application is specifically for the Louisville-area Teach Kentucky program, where participants:
- Teach in Jefferson County Public Schools
- Complete certification and graduate coursework through our partner universities.
If you are interested in teaching opportunities outside of Jefferson County, please see the Teach Kentucky @ Georgetown information below.
University of LouisvilleSpalding UniversityAsbury University
Please note: Applying to Teach Kentucky is an application to join the program — not an application for a specific teaching job. Accepted participants work with TKY staff to apply for positions within Jefferson County Public Schools.
The Application Process
3 Steps to Getting Started
We’re happy to help guide you through the process and answer questions about certification, relocation, or program eligibility. Reach out to the Teach Kentucky team anytime.
01
Apply Online
Submit your application online via AppliTrack with resume, transcripts, and basic background info. Apply early — earlier applications have the best chance of placement.
02
Initial Conversation
A TKY team member contacts you to schedule an introductory call where you can learn about the program, ask questions, and discuss certification pathways.
03
Interview & Recruiting Weekend
Selected applicants will be invited to participate in our recruiting weekend where you will meet staff and current participants, learn about life in Louisville, connect with our university and district partners, and explore certification and teaching opportunities.
After Acceptance
What Comes Next
Once accepted, participants earn certification through an approved MAT program while teaching full-time in JCPS.
Financial Support Available
“This funding allowed me to lay down roots in Louisville, and I could not be happier with my decision.”
— Leyla, 2025 Cohort
TKY Teacher, Jefferson County Public Schools
TKY @ Georgetown
Get Started with the Teach Kentucky at Georgetown College Program
We’re excited to launch our new partnership with Georgetown College, expanding TKY’s mission into more communities across the Commonwealth.
