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Access Bronx Charter School

The Mission of Access Bronx Charter School is to empower our children to achieve their greatest potential both as students and as members of their communities.

To realize our Mission, we are guided by these Core Values/Key Design Elements:

Academic Excellence – Developing Critical Thinkers

We foster academic excellence by cultivating a community of critical thinkers. Rigorous curriculum is designed to challenge scholars intellectually and inspire a lifelong passion for learning. We prioritize the development of analytical skills, encouraging scholars to question assumptions, evaluate evidence, and articulate their ideas clearly and persuasively.

Nurturing the Whole Child

We believe in nurturing the whole child, recognizing that education goes beyond academic achievement. Our holistic approach ensures that every student is supported in their intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development. We are committed to creating a nurturing environment where each child feels valued, understood, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Building Partnerships with Families 

We understand that a strong partnership between families and educators is essential for student success. Our commitment to building these partnerships is reinforced through comprehensive wraparound services designed to support the entire family unit. By working closely with families, we ensure that students receive the holistic support they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

School initiatives

  • ELA, Writing and Math interim assessments four times during the year followed by Data Analysis and Reflection Meetings
  • Use of DibelsNext, mCLASS Math and BURST for assessment and intervention
  • Small group work utilizing out of classroom staff and Interventionist across all grades

The details

  • There is one degree option available at this location:
    • 34-credit master of arts in teaching in Inclusive Childhood Education (dual degree in Childhood Education and Childhood Special Education, Grades 1-6)
  • Meet online with NYU Steinhardt faculty and peers twice per week in the evening for your course work ~15 hours/week
  • ~40 hours/week in classroom residency at partner location
  • Tuition subsidy and stipend or wage from partner school
  • Full-day cost details

As a teacher resident, you’ll teach and learn in your content area. You’ll work alongside another teacher and gain responsibility throughout the year. You also may be asked to substitute teach later in the year as well as support intervention work.

During residency year

Estimated Stipend

$40,000


Health Insurance

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits


Start Date

August (in-person)


After residency year

Job After Graduation

Teacher (Full time) opportunities dependent on availability


Estimated Starting Salary with Master’s Degree

Not available at this time


The figures above are estimates provided by our partners for informational and planning purposes only. NYU Steinhardt does not guarantee these amounts.

>66% of NYU Steinhardt Teacher Residents identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)

(compared to ~20% in US public education overall) Source: National Center for Education Statistics


We know that the benefits of creating a more diverse teacher workforce are widespread; they are long-lasting, and they are life-changing.

DIANA TURK
DIRECTOR OF TEACHER EDUCATION; CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING AT NYU STEINHARDT


We built this program from the ground up, and [the faculty] all agreed on starting with the ideas of building community and understanding identity.

HEATHER WOODLEY
CLINICAL ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF TESOL, BILINGUAL EDUCATION, AND WORLD LANGUAGE EDUCATION