Teaching in Dallas/Fort Worth
The call to serve in Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is urgent: DFW has the third highest child poverty rate in the country and ensuring that public education improves alongside the region’s incredible economic growth is a priority for the whole community. Our residency model is key to improving opportunities for children in a market where education funding, teacher diversity and quality special education have been hot-button issues. As an Urban Teachers participant, you’ll be prepared to teach all of the children in your classroom, especially those with learning differences and whose primary language is not English.
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COMBATING RACIAL AND SOCIOECONOMIC
INEQUALITY IN DALLAS/FORT WORTH
More than fifty years after Brown v. Board of Education, American schools remain deeply separate and profoundly unequal. Educational disparities are particularly stark in urban schools where many new teachers arrive with little preparation or support, and, unable to deal with challenges, they leave. This frequent teacher turnover negatively impacts every aspect of the school, but most critically, children.
CORE VALUES THAT SUPPORT OUR WORK
WE SERVE CHILDREN.
Children are the center of our work. We rely on the communities we serve to guide and inform the decisions we make about our curriculum, program and practice.
WE ARE AN ANTI-RACIST ORGANIZATION.
Children are the center of our work. We rely on the communities we serve to guide and inform the decisions we make about our curriculum, program and practice.
WE ARE LIFE-LONG LEARNERS.
Children are the center of our work. We rely on the communities we serve to guide and inform the decisions we make about our curriculum, program and practice.
WE VALUE EACH OTHER.
We value each other as whole people. We are servant leaders who foster a supportive working environment that is empathetic and caring, and values direct, constructive feedback.
It is our vision that every student in the United States is taught by committed, well-prepared, culturally competent teachers.
Living Here
As the most diverse and affordable region in Texas, there is something for everyone in Dallas/Fort Worth. The cities celebrate diversity and are home to vibrant communities of creative and passionate people. Dallas has one of the largest LGBTQ neighborhoods in the United States, thriving music and restaurant scene, and fantastic parks, trails & hiking, like the Katy Trail through downtown Dallas.
Urban Teachers DFW has also partnered with American Landmark Apartments to provide our Residents with access to affordably priced apartments in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This exciting opportunity ensures our aspiring educators have reliable housing and can stay focused on learning to teach in a way that honors and celebrates all children. Hear what our Residents have to say about their American Landmark accommodations:
Dallas/Fort Worth Teachers Impact
In just five years, Urban Teachers DFW has grown to 322 residents and teachers working in classrooms in nearly 100 schools across Dallas/Fort Worth. We came here to join a collaborative community of educators who are building a pipeline of talented teachers. We serve students in high-needs urban schools who deserve the expert instruction and passion of teachers who are committed to an impactful career in the classroom.