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HIGH SCHOOL MATH or BIOLOGY
Resident TEACHER
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Please review the eligibility and admissions policies below and submit an Interest Form to receive email notifications about the application process
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2012-2013 Admissions Timeline
The LAMS Teacher Residency is no longer accepting applications for Biology Resident Teacher positions. Thank you to all those that applied.
Early Admissions
Application Deadline: November 11th, 2011
Selection Day: January 2012 (TBD)
Final Selection Notification: January 27th, 2012
Regular Admissions
Application Deadline: February 10th, 2012
Selection Day: March 2012 (TBD)
Final Selection Notification: March 23rd, 2012
Minimum Eligibility
To apply for the LAMS Teacher Residency, you must:
- be a college graduate with a B.A. or B.S., preferably in mathematics, engineering, biology, chemistry, or physics (minimum 3.0 GPA)
- be a U.S. Citizen, national, or permanent resident (required due to scholarship and stipend payment)
- have strong math or science content knowledge, at a minimum, candidates must have a minor in mathematics, engineering, biology, chemistry, or physics
- have passed the Math or Science tests for the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) and California Basic Skills Test (CBEST) or indicate a future test date
- desire to pursue a teaching career and become a highly effective math or science teacher and future transformative leader in Los Angeles urban schools serving low income and minority students
- have an unwavering commitment to teaching in urban schools for at least 4 years
Nondiscrimination Policy
LAMS does not discriminate with regard to race, color, origin, gender, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Reasonable Accomodations
LAMS is committed to seeking qualified applicants with disabilities and can provide reasonable accommodations during the application process and time of service upon request.