Teacher Residency Program

The SINAI Teacher Residency Program recruits and trains individuals to become exceptional special education teachers through a highly supportive school-based teacher training program.

Over the two-year program, teacher residents train in SINAI classrooms with mentor teachers while pursuing graduate studies and participating in ongoing professional development, including workshops and coaching.

Additional Information

Resident Teachers will work at SINAI schools in New Jersey or New York. They are eligible for all benefits provided to SINAI employees.

Qualifications

The SINAI Teacher Residency Program is open to college graduates who have earned or will earn their bachelor’s degree before August 2026. This is an entry level position and all majors should apply. Successful candidates are likely to have the following attributes:

• Growth-oriented
• Excellent communications/interpersonal skills
• Passion for teaching
• Adaptable, flexible
• Strong-problem solving skills

The SINAI Schools Teacher Residency has two tracks, Advanced Teacher Residents and Teacher Residents. 

Advanced Teacher Residents
For individuals who have completed a BA or BS in education and have received teacher certification in New Jersey or New York. Advanced Teacher Residents will:

• Work in a SINAI school as a teacher
• Receive professional training with curricula used in SINAI classrooms, as needed
• Participate in professional development and related activities with a cohort of other residents
• Receive a stipend to pursue graduate studies in special education
• Be mentored by experienced SINAI teachers and staff

Teacher Residents

For individuals with a BA or a BS in any subject with the desire and motivation to become a special education teacher. Teacher Residents will:

• Work in a SINAI school as an assistant teacher
• Receive professional training with curricula used in SINAI classrooms
• Obtain increasing levels of responsibility as their knowledge base and skills increase
• Be mentored by experienced SINAI teachers and staff
  Participate in professional development and related activities with a cohort of other residents
• Receive a stipend to pursue graduate studies in special education

To learn more or apply to the Teacher Residency Program, click here. For additional information, contact SINAI Associate Dean Judi Karp at jkarp@sinaischools.org or Associate Residency Director Jenna Lipton at jlipton@sinaischools.org. 

SINAI Schools is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Compensation range is based on qualifications. 

SINAI Schools is widely regarded as a leader in special education. The growth and development of our students who have complex learning and developmental disabilities is directly related to the warmth, sensitivity, creativity, and talents of our teachers, therapists, and staff. Our Teacher Residents benefit from the guidance of these individuals as well as the warm, collaborative, and supportive environment that exists at all SINAI schools.