Inner-City Teaching Corps (ICTC) Recruitment

My name is Pat Dwyer, and I work for the Inner-City Teaching Corps (ICTC).  I’d like to tell you about our program in hopes that you might be interested in applying!

ICTC is a program of the Alain Locke Initiative, based in Chicago.  At the Alain Locke Initiative we believe that closing the achievement gap in urban schools is the civil rights issue of our time.  In order to address this critical issue, we need new educational leaders who will work to make positive change in our education system.  We at the Alain Locke Initiative are committed to energizing urban schools with these educational leaders of today and tomorrow. Becoming an ICTC teacher gives you, the leaders of tomorrow, the chance to have the greatest possible impact for students, who all deserve a high-quality education.

If you do have an interest in impacting urban education, then ICTC is the program for you.  As an ICTC corps member, you commit to teach in Chicago’s high-needs urban schools for two years, during which you will receive certification and training at Northwestern’s top-ten School of Education. While these two years are extremely challenging both personally and professionally, the one-on-one support of our teacher development staff will enable you to navigate the challenges and become an outstanding educator.  Upon completion of your two year commitment, you will have the opportunity to continue your leadership development through participation in other programs of the Alain Locke Initiative.

ICTC offers two paths through which you as a recent college grad can begin your career as a high-impact teacher. The first option is for you to live in faith-based community with other corps members, teaching mostly in Chicago’s Catholic schools.  The second option is for you to live independently and teach in mostly public or charter schools.  If you are committed to doing work that matters, that challenges you, and that gives you the chance to develop as a leader, then I hope you’ll consider applying.

I encourage you to check out our website to learn more: www.alainlocke.org.  You will also find a link to download a copy of our application there.  We have our early application deadline coming up soon, so check us out today!

I would love to answer any questions you have or talk about our application process.  You can reply to this message or email our recruiter at teach@alainlocke.org.  We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Take care,

Pat Dwyer