EnCorps Teachers

What We Do

With EnCorps, you can confidently explore becoming a STEM teacher. The EnCorps STEM Teachers Program® recruits career-changing STEM professionals interested in teaching in an under-resourced community.

Once accepted into the program you are known as an EnCorps Fellow and will work with your dedicated Program Coordinator to develop an individualized plan to enter the teaching profession within one year or two to three years. The STEM Teachers Program is an unpaid fellowship.

As an EnCorps Fellow you will:

  • Receive 1:1 planning and support from your Program Coordinator to navigate the teacher credentialing process
  • Volunteer guest teach for two hours per week for 10 consecutive weeks in one of EnCorps’ 250 high-needs partner schools
  • Gain access to online learning resources, workshops and attend EnCorps’ annual Learning Summit
  • Join a community of career-changing STEM professionals who believe in educational equity
  • Make a tangible difference in a student’s life by giving them an equitable, high-quality STEM education
What We Do

Who We Work With

EnCorps collaborates with a number of organizations to facilitate your transition to teaching. In addition to building relationships with teacher credentialing programs, EnCorps partners with over 250 high-needs schools in California, Colorado and New York where Fellows can complete their volunteer guest teaching.

Our selective application process and robust professional development means that our partner organizations value our candidates. They trust that you are prepared to teach STEM in an under-resourced community.

Where We Work

EnCorps recruits Fellows in the following areas:

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California:
Greater San Francisco Bay Area
Greater Los Angeles Area /
North Orange County
Greater San Diego Area
Greater Riverside Area
Greater Sacramento Area

Colorado:
Denver Metropolitan Area

New York:
New York City Metropolitan Area

Your Impact

80% of EnCorps Teachers stay in the profession 5+ years compared to the 50% national average

Charting a Path to Teaching

EnCorps Fellows are admitted into the program in the fall or spring and are expected to chart a path to teach STEM within one year or within two to three years. Your Program Coordinator will work with you to develop a timeline that meets your needs.

While your acceptance into the program may not coincide with an immediate guest teaching opportunity, your dedicated Program Coordinator will create an individualized plan designed to maximize learning and respect your desired timeline.

FALL START

If you join the program between July and December, you begin your two hours per week volunteer guest teaching for 10 consecutive weeks in January or early February of the following year. Your mandatory guest teacher training occurs in early January.

SPRING START

If you become an EnCorps Fellow between January and June, your mandatory guest teacher training will be in August and your two hours per week volunteer guest teaching for 10 consecutive weeks will take place in September of that year.

Meet Your Peers

Meet Your Peers

EnCorps Fellows are highly educated and we encourage a diversified pool of STEM professionals to apply to the program.

60% Masters or PhD

54% POC

59% men | 38% women |
3% other/undeclared

60% Masters or PhD

54% POC

59% men
38% women
3% other/undeclared

Learning to Teach

As an EnCorps Fellow you gain hands-on experience and access to professional development opportunities. Here is an overview of how you will learn many effective tools and strategies to help prepare you for a rewarding STEM teaching career.

During your volunteer guest teaching, you are paired with a seasoned STEM teacher in one of our 250 high-needs partner schools. You will work directly with students and have the opportunity to do a take-over day where you are responsible for planning and facilitating the day’s lesson with the support of your host teacher.

In addition to being a wonderful hands-on learning experience, guest teaching is an important networking opportunity as you explore a career as an educator.

Spending time in the classroom is at the heart of the program and helps you make an informed decision as you explore becoming a STEM teacher.
  • Google Classroom: Your professional development resources are in one easy-to-find Google Classroom. You will have access to a plethora of learning modules, and you will complete assignments and receive feedback from your Program Coordinator through this platform.Online Speaker Series and Workshops: From August through April, you will be invited to join regular online sessions led by expert presenters who will share current pedagogical practices, and discuss new strategies and the implementation of new instructional techniques. The online sessions, free to EnCorps Educators, allow for collaborative and active learning.
    As you explore our program, we encourage you to sign-up for an upcoming session. There is a $25 fee for non-EnCorps educators.

    Annual Learning Summit: In May, EnCorps Educators gather for a week-long professional development and networking event, held online and in person. Learn more about this year’s Learning Summit.

EnCorps will provide you with resources to simplify and clarify the process of selecting, applying to, and enrolling in Single Subject or Career & Technical Education (CTE) credential programs for your state.

EnCorps has put together a comprehensive and well-researched summary of credentialing program options available to you, including traditional, residency, and intern options. Your Program Coordinator will also advise and counsel you on the difference between Single Subject and CTE credentials; the steps you need to take in order to apply for a credential program; and how to access grants, scholarships, and loan forgiveness programs.

The EnCorps STEM Teachers Program is free of charge.

EnCorps Fellows are responsible for fingerprinting fees (in California/Colorado, a $100 stipend is available towards fingerprinting fees upon submission of proof of payment), Tuberculosis testing fee, test registration fees and fees associated with ordering transcripts.

EnCorps Fellows are also responsible for all credentialing/licensure/certification tuition, as well as all materials and textbooks required by a credentialing/licensure/certification program. EnCorps does offer scholarships to our Fellows on an application basis to cover part of their tuition.

During your volunteer guest teaching, Fellows in California and Colorado will receive a $200 travel stipend once they complete all guest teaching. In New York, our partner the New York Academy of Science (NYAS) provides Fellows with a $500 stipend and up to a $150 travel stipend once they complete all guest teaching requirements.

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Eligibility

The EnCorps STEM Teachers Program is highly selective. Please take a moment to review the eligibility requirements and go to the Apply Today page to begin the process. To qualify as an EnCorps Fellow you must meet the following requirements:

  • Live in an area we serve:
    • California: Greater San Francisco Bay Area; Greater Los Angeles Area / North Orange County; Greater San Diego Area; Greater Riverside Area; Greater Sacramento Area
    • Colorado: Denver Metropolitan Area
    • New York: New York City Metropolitan Area
  • Possess a deep understanding of STEM content, as demonstrated through one of the following:
    • Work or research experience as a STEM industry professional
    • OR possess an advanced degree in a STEM field​
  • Hold a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a GPA of 2.50 or higher
  • Do not currently have a teaching credential / license / certification in a core subject in the state in which you are applying
  • Are eligible to work in the United States (US Citizen or Permanent Resident)
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The joy I experienced teaching gave me the confidence that I could overcome challenges I may encounter as a public school teacher.

– Chuhyon Corwin, EnCorps Fellow, Research Scientist, and NY City Science Teacher

Believe in STEM Educational Equity

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) are at the heart of our organization. They inform the development of our programs and are integral to our culture. We invite you to read our DEI journey to understand our shared values.