Albany Community Charter School
Student population
90% Black
8% Hispanic
2% Two or more races
Charter initiatives
- Teacher development: ACCS is focused on codifying its support for teachers to help them develop and grow faster. Coaching emphasizes intellectually preparing educators for instruction and internalizing lessons prior to teaching.
- Teacher recruitment: ACCS aims to expand its reach and improve the way they recruit and retain teachers. Its partnership with the NYU Teacher Residency is one example of this initiative.
- Family involvement and participation: ACCS continues to develop new ways to involve families in the educational process. It has expanded its events during non-school hours to give all caregivers an opportunity to participate in school activities.
The details
- 30-credit master of arts in teaching (MAT) program
- 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
- Two-year commitment following residency required
- Full-day cost details
As a teacher resident, you’ll be a cooperating teacher alongside a lead teacher in your content area. This means you’ll work with another teacher and gain responsibility throughout the year. In addition to what happens in the classroom, you may be involved in enrichment blocks with small group instruction designed to provide scholars with the extra help they need.
During residency year
Estimated Stipend
$30,000
Health Insurance
Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
Start Dates
Orientation: End of June 2021
Residency: End of August 2021
Residency: End of August 2021
After residency year
Job After Graduation
Teacher (full time)
After successful completion of the program, you will have a job waiting for you as a teacher in an ACCS school. In exchange for providing a master’s subsidy and funding to offset your living expenses during your residency year, ACCS requires you to make a commitment to teach there for at least two years after earning your degree.
The job placement offer is provided by our partners for informational and planning purposes only. NYU Steinhardt does not guarantee job placement.
Estimated Starting Salary with Master’s Degree
$55,000
The figures above are estimates provided by our partners for informational and planning purposes only. NYU Steinhardt does not guarantee these amounts.