Embedded Teacher application

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Ten teachers are selected each year in two cohorts of five. We invite applications and general interest from classroom teachers in grades 6-12, including those from Title I and rural communities. 

You should have 5+ years of experience teaching STEM/STEAM with strong evidence of including space sciences in your curriculum. Additional requirements include:

• demonstrated ability to infuse project-based learning into your classroom
• support of district administration to bring new approaches to the classroom
• desire/willingness to promote projects with parents, administrators, local media
• curriculum development experience 

Eligibility

• 5+ years of full-time classroom teaching
• current U.S. middle school or high school teaching assignments
• science/STEM/Arts as primary teaching load

Application Requirements

1. resume
2. application essay*
3. statement of availability
4. contact information.

*Please review instructions for completing the application essay. 

Resume and essay should be submitted as PDF files only. 

Costs Covered

Selected participants have costs associated with workshop, workshop lodging, the parabolic flight, and travel around the parabolic flight covered by the program. Participants must cover their own transportation costs to the workshop. 

Current Cohort

• Applications are open through March 1, 2024 for the 2024 ETP Cohort. 
• Selection notifications will be made by 4/1/2024. 
• Workshop dates: May 23-25, 2024.
• Workshop Location: UT Austin Center for Space Research

Questions on the application or program can be directed to info@spaceforteachers.org.

Applications for the 2024-2025 ETP Cohort are currently closed. Thank you for your interest!  Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn for program updates.