Apply To Teach Kentucky

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Thanks for your interest in Teach Kentucky!

This is an application to the Teach Kentucky program. It is not an application for employment with a school district.

Teach Kentucky recruits, prepares, and supports individuals who want to become teachers in Kentucky through an alternative certification pathway.

If selected for the Teach Kentucky program, we will assist you with the next steps in the process, including applying for admission to one of our partner graduate programs for alternative teacher certification and applying to our partner school districts for teaching positions and placement.

Most Teach Kentucky participants begin the program in June and begin teaching in August. Some candidates may enter the program mid-year as appropriate opportunities become available.

Before You Begin

You do not have to complete your application in one sitting. The application will allow you to save your progress and securely return to complete it later.

To complete your application, please be prepared to upload:
• Unofficial college/university transcript(s)
• Current resume
• Cover letter

Teach Kentucky cannot fully review or process your application until we have received the required transcript(s).

SECTION 1 — BASIC ELIGIBILITY

The following questions help us determine whether you meet the basic eligibility requirements for the Teach Kentucky program.

Bachelor's Degree

Will you have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university by June 1, 2027? *

Yes

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Teach Kentucky candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree before beginning the program. For the 2027 cohort, your bachelor's degree must be completed by June 1, 2027. Based on your response, you do not currently meet this requirement. If you are interested in applying for a future cohort, we encourage you to stay connected with Teach Kentucky.

Citizenship/Permanent Residency

Are you a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) with permanent, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States? *

Please note: Temporary work authorization, including Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT), does not meet this eligibility requirement.

Yes

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Based on your response, you do not currently meet the citizenship/permanent residency requirements for participation in the Teach Kentucky program.

SECTION 2 — PERSONAL & CONTACT INFORMATION

Name

Legal First Name

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Middle Name

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Legal Last Name

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Preferred Name, if different

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Other name(s) under which transcripts, degrees, certifications, or previous applications may be listed

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Contact Information

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Primary Phone Number

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Current Address

Street Address

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Apartment / Unit

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City

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State

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Postal Code

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SECTION 3 — EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree

College/University

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Degree Earned or Expected

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Major

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Second Major, if applicable

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Minor(s), if applicable

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Graduation Date or Expected Graduation Date

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Cumulative Undergraduate GPA

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GPA for Most Recent 30 Credit Hours, if applicable/known

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Additional Undergraduate Institutions

Did you attend any additional colleges or universities?

Yes

If Yes: #1

College / University

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Dates Attended

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Degree, if applicable

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Major/Area of Study

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If Yes: #1

College / University

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Dates Attended

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Degree, if applicable

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Major/Area of Study

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Graduate Education

Have you completed or begun a graduate degree or graduate-level program?

Yes

If Yes: #1

College/University

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Degree / Program

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Area of Study

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Graduate GPA, if applicable

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Graduation Date or Expected Graduation Date

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If Yes: #1

College/University

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Degree / Program

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Area of Study

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Graduate GPA, if applicable

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Graduation Date or Expected Graduation Date

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SECTION 4 — TRANSCRIPTS

Required Transcript Upload

Please upload an unofficial transcript from each college or university necessary for Teach Kentucky and our university partners to evaluate your academic eligibility.

5MB File Size Limit. Supported files types: pdf, docx, doc, rtf, txt, odt, xlsx, xls, csv

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I understand that Teach Kentucky cannot fully review or process my application until the required transcript(s) have been received.

SECTION 5 — TEACHING CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Existing Certification

Do you currently hold, or have you previously held, a teaching certificate/license in any state?

Yes

If Yes: #1

State

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Certificate/License Type

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Subject/Grade Area(s)

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Expiration Date, if applicable

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If Yes: #1

State

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Certificate/License Type

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Subject/Grade Area(s)

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Expiration Date, if applicable

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Kentucky Certification

Have you previously applied for Kentucky teacher certification?

Yes

If Yes, please briefly explain your current Kentucky certification status

Previous Teacher Preparation

Have you previously completed or participated in a teacher preparation or alternative certification program?

Yes

If Yes: #1

Program/Institution

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Please briefly describe the program and your current status

If Yes: #1

Program/Institution

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Please briefly describe the program and your current status

SECTION 6 — TEACHING INTERESTS

Rank Teaching Interests

Please rank your top three areas of teaching interest, with #1 being the area you are most interested in pursuing.

1st Choice

2nd Choice

3rd Choice

If Other, please describe

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Important Information About Certification Eligibility

Your teaching interests do not necessarily determine the areas in which you are eligible for teacher certification. Certification eligibility is based on your academic background and transcript review.

As part of the Teach Kentucky process, our university partners will review your transcripts and determine which certification and teaching areas your academic coursework may qualify you to pursue. In some cases, the areas for which you qualify may be different from the teaching areas you initially selected above.

Are you open to considering other certification or teaching areas for which your academic background may qualify you?

Yes

Maybe — I would like to learn more about my options

SECTION 7 — LANGUAGE SKILLS

Languages

Do you speak, read, or write a language other than English?

Yes

If Yes: #1

Language

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Speaking Proficiency

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Reading Proficiency

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Writing Proficiency

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If Yes: #1

Language

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Speaking Proficiency

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Reading Proficiency

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Writing Proficiency

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SECTION 8 — RESUME & COVER LETTER

Resume

Please upload your current resume.

2MB File Size Limit. Supported files types: pdf, docx, doc, rtf, txt, odt

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Cover Letter

Please upload a cover letter introducing yourself and explaining your interest in Teach Kentucky and becoming a teacher.

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SECTION 9 — WHY TEACHING?

Personal Statement

Teaching is more than simply a job. Teach Kentucky is looking for candidates who are passionate about becoming educators and who understand both the rewards and responsibilities of entering the profession.

Teach Kentucky participants begin their teaching careers while simultaneously completing graduate coursework toward teacher certification. This means taking on the responsibilities of a full-time teacher and a full-time graduate student at the same time.

Please tell us why you want to become a teacher and what has led you to pursue teaching at this point in your life. Please also discuss your understanding of the commitment required by this pathway and why you believe you are prepared to take it on.

SECTION 10 — RECRUITMENT SOURCE

How did you first hear about Teach Kentucky?

Google/Web Search

Facebook

Instagram

Handshake

College/University

Professor/Advisor

Current Teach Kentucky Teacher

Teach Kentucky Alum

Current Teacher/Educator

Friend/Family Member

Career Fair/Event

School District/JCPS

AmeriCorps

Other

If Other, please describe

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If someone referred you to Teach Kentucky, please tell us who:

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SECTION 11 — BACKGROUND CHECK & CERTIFICATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Background Check & Certification Requirements

Teach Kentucky participants are required to satisfy applicable background screening, educator certification, graduate program, and school district requirements. These may include state and national criminal background checks, fingerprinting, sex offender registry checks, child abuse and neglect registry checks, and the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) Character and Fitness process.

I understand that I will be required to complete applicable background checks and certification requirements and that the results of these processes may affect my eligibility for certification, placement, employment, or continued participation in the Teach Kentucky program.

SECTION 12 — INFORMATION SHARING & AUTHORIZATION

Authorization to Share Information

I understand that Teach Kentucky works in partnership with colleges/universities, school districts, AmeriCorps/Serve Kentucky, and other program partners as necessary to support teacher certification, graduate program admission, program participation, and teaching placement.

I authorize Teach Kentucky to share relevant application materials and information with appropriate program partners as necessary to evaluate my eligibility and assist me through the Teach Kentucky process.

I have read and agree to this authorization.

SECTION 13 — APPLICANT CERTIFICATION & SUBMISSION

I certify that the information provided in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Signature

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Please verify that you are not a robot.

Save Progress Saves your current progress and provides a link to resume later.

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Apply To Teach Kentucky

Thanks for your interest in Teach Kentucky!

Before You Begin

SECTION 1 — BASIC ELIGIBILITY

Bachelor's Degree

Citizenship/Permanent Residency

SECTION 2 — PERSONAL & CONTACT INFORMATION

Name

Contact Information

Current Address

SECTION 3 — EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree

Additional Undergraduate Institutions

Graduate Education

SECTION 4 — TRANSCRIPTS

Required Transcript Upload

SECTION 5 — TEACHING CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Existing Certification

Kentucky Certification

Previous Teacher Preparation

SECTION 6 — TEACHING INTERESTS

Rank Teaching Interests

Important Information About Certification Eligibility

SECTION 7 — LANGUAGE SKILLS

Languages

SECTION 8 — RESUME & COVER LETTER

Resume

Cover Letter

SECTION 9 — WHY TEACHING?

Personal Statement

SECTION 10 — RECRUITMENT SOURCE

SECTION 11 — BACKGROUND CHECK & CERTIFICATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Background Check & Certification Requirements

SECTION 12 — INFORMATION SHARING & AUTHORIZATION

Authorization to Share Information

SECTION 13 — APPLICANT CERTIFICATION & SUBMISSION

Start your teaching journey today!