Teacher Registered Apprenticeship

K12northstar; Fairbanks (AK); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid apprenticeship

Job summary

The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District in Fairbanks, Alaska, offers a Teacher Apprentice program that combines paid on-the-job training with college coursework to earn teaching credentials. The program partners with UAF and DEED and includes tuition and fee assistance.

Applicants should be district employees in student-facing roles and aim to certify in elementary, secondary, or special education. Start dates vary; hours include on-the-job training and coursework.

Qualifications

• Pursue teacher certification in elementary, secondary, or special education.
• Bachelor's degree completed or current student with required credits.
• Able to balance full-time work with college coursework.

Responsibilities

• Gain classroom experience through a paid apprenticeship.
• Receive mentorship from experienced educators.
• Work toward earning teaching credentials and contribute to local schools.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Currently enrolled education student with 78–90 credits

Job description

The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District (FNSBSD), in partnership with UAF and the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development (DEED), is thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to grow your career in education through the Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program.

2026 Apprentice Cohort Timeline

FNSBSD Application Window: January 5-23, 2026
Applicant Review and Notification by February 15, 2026
Selected Apprentices completes UAF Admission Process and Requirements by March 30.

The Teacher Apprenticeship Program is anearn-while-you-learn, hands-onexperience designed to help aspiring educators gain classroom experience, receive professional mentorship, and work toward earning their teaching credentials—all while making a difference in local schools.

Title: Teacher Apprentice

Location: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District in Fairbanks, Alaska

Start Date: To Be Announced (varies by position)

Hours: Includes on-the-job training and college coursework

Compensation: Paid apprenticeship while working for theFNSBSD

Plus: Tuition and fee assistance available through the University of Alaska Fairbanks

Who Should Apply?

We're looking for individuals who:

• Current district employee in a student-facing position
• Interested in pursuing certification in elementary education, secondary education, or special education
• Meets UAF School of Education program qualifications, to include:
  • Bachelor's degree attained, OR
  • Currently enrolled education student at UAF with a minimum of approximately 78 credit hours toward an elementary or approximately 90 credits toward a secondary education degree
• Ability to balance full-time employment while taking college courses
• An employee the district is committed to retaining for employment through the 2-year apprenticeship, and ideally beyond.