Careers at NCTR
Join our mission to support well-prepared educators!
Our Impact Begins with Our People
At the heart of our mission is a deep belief in people– from teachers to principals to students, and especially our team members, because we know our impact starts with them. We encourage their professional development, honor their voices, and create space for meaningful dialogue and work that transforms lives.
As an organization, we prioritize our work culture to support a strong work-life balance and ensure every team member feels supported and appreciated in their role.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to transform educator preparation by advancing the teacher residency movement to prepare, support, and retain more effective educators who represent and value the communities they serve.
Our Core Values
- Continuous Learning
- Justice
- Collaboration
- Data Guided
Hiring Process
We are committed to a hiring process that is thoughtful, equitable, and designed to help us get to know candidates beyond their resumes. While timelines may vary by role, our process typically includes the following steps:
1. Resume Review
Our team reviews all applications to assess alignment with the role’s qualifications, experience, and core responsibilities.
2. One-Way Video Interview
Selected candidates are invited to complete a brief recorded video interview. This allows candidates to share more about their experiences, interests, and motivations on a flexible schedule.
3. First Group Interview
Candidates who move forward participate in a structured group interview with members of our team. This conversation focuses on professional experience, collaboration, and alignment with our mission and values.
4. Performance Task
Candidates complete a job-relevant exercise designed to provide insight into how they approach the work. We aim to make tasks realistic, focused, and reflective of the role’s key responsibilities.
5. Final Group Interview
Finalists participate in a second group interview with additional team members and organizational leaders. This stage allows for deeper discussion about the role, organizational culture, and mutual fit.
6. Reference Check
As a final step, we conduct professional reference checks to better understand each candidate’s strengths, work style, and past contributions.
What You Can Expect
Throughout the process, we strive to provide clear communication, timely updates, and a respectful candidate experience. We recognize that interviews are a two-way process and encourage candidates to ask questions as they determine whether our organization is the right fit for them.
Open Staff Positions
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Recruitment Fraud Notice
We are aware that scammers sometimes impersonate organizations and recruiters to collect personal or financial information from job seekers.
Please note:
- We accept applications only for positions posted on our official Careers page.
- We do not solicit job applications through text messages, social media direct messages, or unsolicited emails.
- We will never ask candidates to provide banking information, payment, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or other financial information at any stage of the hiring process.
- We will never ask candidates to pay a fee to apply, interview, or receive an offer of employment.
- All communication regarding open positions will come from an official organizational email address.
If you receive a suspicious message claiming to represent our organization, do not share personal information or send money. If you are unsure whether a communication is legitimate, please contact us directly through the information provided on our website.
Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and secure hiring process.