{"id":3701,"date":"2026-06-08T11:16:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T16:16:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/?page_id=3701"},"modified":"2026-10-08T08:10:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T13:10:44","slug":"assistant-teacher-pathways","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/assistant-teacher-pathways\/","title":{"rendered":"Assistant Teacher Pathways"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Work in a school. Earn your degree. Become a licensed teacher.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">At The W, your experience as an Assistant Teacher can become part of your pathway to your own classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Our teacher preparation programs are designed to support students who are already working in schools\u2014and our <strong>Assistant Teacher Apprenticeship<\/strong> can help eligible Education students take that first step by connecting them with paid Assistant Teacher opportunities while they complete their degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f4db\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Assistant Teacher Apprenticeship<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Start building your teaching career before graduation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Assistant Teacher Apprenticeship connects eligible Teacher Candidates with participating school districts seeking Assistant Teachers. Apprentices gain meaningful, paid experience in schools while completing their teacher preparation program at The W.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This isn&#8217;t an internship at the end of your program. It&#8217;s an opportunity to begin working in education <strong>while you&#8217;re still earning your degree<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><em><strong>Why become an Assistant Teacher?<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Earn while you learn<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work in a paid school position while completing your degree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Build real classroom experience<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn alongside practicing educators and apply what you&#8217;re learning at The W.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Complete job-embedded experiences<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When program and placement requirements are met, many required clinical learning experiences can be completed in your own school setting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Build relationships with a school district<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Become part of a school community before you graduate\u2014and begin building the professional relationships that can lead to future opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Move toward your own classroom<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your Assistant Teacher experience and your coursework work together toward the same goal: becoming a prepared, licensed teacher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Is the Apprenticeship right for me?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Assistant Teacher Apprenticeship is designed for eligible Education students who are <strong>not currently employed as Assistant Teachers<\/strong> and want to begin gaining paid experience in a school while completing their degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Eligibility is confirmed by the Department of Education before students enter the apprenticeship process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:education@muw.edu\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;color:#174074\"><strong>Learn More About the Apprenticeship<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Already working as an Assistant Teacher?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You&#8217;re already gaining valuable classroom experience. Let us help you turn that experience into a pathway to teacher licensure.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0a34b269 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d8e5f8\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NO BACHELOR&#8217;S DEGREE YET?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>Earn your bachelor&#8217;s degree + teaching licens<\/em><\/strong><em>e<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Complete an undergraduate teacher education program at The W while continuing to build experience in your school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">When program and placement requirements are met, Assistant Teachers may complete many required clinical learning experiences in their own school setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/undergraduate-teacher-education-programs\/\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;color:#174074\"><strong>EXPLORE UNDERGRAD PROGRAMS \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d8e5f8\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ALREADY HAVE A BACHELOR&#8217;S DEGREE?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>Take an alternate route to teacher licensure<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programs provide a pathway to teacher licensure and a master&#8217;s degree for those who already hold a bachelor&#8217;s degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Continue working in education while completing a graduate pathway designed to prepare you to become an effective teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/uncategorized\/master-of-arts-in-teaching-mat-alternate-route-programs\/\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;color:#174074\"><strong>EXPLORE MAT PROGRAMS \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>School Districts: Partner with The W<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The W partners with school districts to connect future teachers with paid Assistant Teacher opportunities. Partner districts keep us informed of openings so we can match eligible Assistant Teacher Apprenticeship students with positions while they complete their teacher preparation programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Interested in partnering with us?<\/strong> Contact the Department of Education to learn more about becoming an Assistant Teacher Apprenticeship partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-63375db1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:cmdillon@muw.edu\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;color:#174074\"><strong>CONNECT WITH US\u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Work in a school. 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