Teaching Apprentices / M.Ed. Program

Berwick Academy, South Berwick, ME; Wenham (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is offering a Teaching Apprentice Program aimed at aspiring K-12 educators. Participants will gain hands-on teaching experience under the mentorship of experienced educators while taking graduate courses. The program starts in June 2026 and is open to motivated individuals willing to engage in meaningful experiences with children. Successful applicants will receive guidance throughout the year and participate in community events.

Benefits

Significant scholarship opportunities available

Hands-on teaching experience

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited undergraduate program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• No prior teaching experience is required.
• Intellectually curious and highly motivated adults are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Work full-time under the guidance of experienced mentors.
• Participate in weekly seminars to learn about teaching strategies.
• Build connections with students through two different teaching placements.

Skills

Dedication to meaningful experiences with children

Commitment to becoming a teacher

Education

B.S. or B.A. from an accredited undergraduate program

Job description

Berwick Academy’s Teaching Apprentice Program (TAP) offers a purposeful blend of hands‑on teaching experiences and graduate courses, resulting in an M.Ed. from Lesley University. Each TA works full‑time under the guidance of experienced Berwick mentors for an entire academic year while taking graduate courses on campus and at Lesley University. Our apprentices develop the knowledge and skills essential for successful teaching while earning legitimate work experience at one of New England’s finest independent schools. The program will begin in June 2026, and is open to aspiring K‑12 educators. SIGNIFICANT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH LESLEY’S MAINE SCHOLARS PROGRAM.

Each Berwick Academy Teaching Apprentice (TA) works under the guidance of experienced mentors for an entire academic year. Throughout the year each TA has two different teaching placements where they build lasting connections with students and colleagues. The TAs receive continuous feedback from their mentor teachers and the program director. In addition, the cohort of TAs meets for weekly seminars where they learn about teaching strategies and discuss classroom experiences.

Berwick TAs are also active participants in the wider Berwick Academy community, participating in parent‑teacher conferences, attending faculty meetings, participating in professional development opportunities and/or coaching athletic teams. Berwick’s Teaching Apprentices develop the knowledge and skills essential for successful teaching while earning legitimate work experience at one of New England’s finest independent schools. The program will begin in June, and is open to aspiring educators in the elementary, middle, and high school levels (PK‑12). For more information please visit the Teaching Apprentice Program website: https://www.berwickacademy.org/teaching-apprentice-program.

Application Process: Submit a current resume to Ali Vandenburgh at Berwick Academy ([e-mail]) to begin the application process. Admissions are now rolling for the 2025‑2026 year. Applicants are encouraged to submit all materials and schedule interviews as soon as possible, as opportunities are limited.

Applicant Qualifications: The Berwick Academy / Lesley University Teaching Apprentice Program is designed for highly motivated, intellectually curious adults who want to participate in a comprehensive and enriching program. No prior teaching experience is required. We encourage people of varying ages, experiences, and backgrounds to apply.

We are looking for the following:

• A successful graduate of an accredited undergraduate program, having earned a B.S. or B.A. (3.0 or higher)
• Adults dedicated to meaningful experiences with children
• Adults committed to becoming a teacher

Notes:

6 openings

Graduate Program with a tuition

Berwick Academy

Learning Stage(s): Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Post Graduate

Day / Boarding / Residential: Day, Boarding