NTC Fellowship
APPLY
Explore Nevada Teacher Corps and our dynamic educational community. Complete the online application to show your interest. Share your background and submit a recorded interview to highlight your teaching talents.
TRAIN
In the 6-week summer program, learn key teaching skills like engaging students, managing the classroom, and delivering lessons. Practice these skills in a local summer school and get feedback from experienced educators.
TEACH
Start teaching in the fall, lead a classroom, and earn a full salary with benefits. Receive coaching and complete two years of coursework to earn your certification.
For the 2024-2025 school year, Nevada Teacher Corps (NTC) is recruiting for Early Childhood (Birth-2nd Grade), and Elementary (K-5th Grade). Our partnerships with the Clark County School District and local charter schools help match teachers with high-need vacancies and offer more job options.
Apply early to boost your chances of getting into your preferred program and subject. You'll receive a response within two to three weeks of submission.
Subject Area Test Requirements
Eligibility
To be considered for our Nevada Teacher Corps, you must:
Hold a bachelor’s degree (conferred by June 1, 2025) from an accredited institution;
Have a minimum of 2.0 GPA
Be eligible to work in the United States prior to the start of training in May 2025
Pass federal, state, and local background checks prior to the start of summer program participation.
See the Nevada Department of Education’s background process webpage for more information on the state background check.
See Clark County School District’s pre-employment eligibility check webpage for more information on the district’s background check process.
APPLY
TRAIN
In the summer, Nevada Teacher Corps (NTC) Fellows undergo a rigorous six-week training program with hands-on field experience. You will study proven teaching techniques and gain essential content knowledge. You’ll practice these skills with your peers, and with students in summer school classrooms.
Summer training runs five days a week from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with evening online assignments. Attendance is mandatory and reported to the Nevada Department of Education for provisional licensure. Note that your summer training location may differ from your fall teaching position.
TEACH
Licensure Coursework & Teaching
In your first year as a full-time teacher, you’ll complete licensure coursework through TNTP’s Academy Online, with monthly in-person Seminars for tailored support and practice.
We hold high standards for licensure, working closely with school and district partners to ensure your success. Your performance will be evaluated based on various classroom evidence.
To earn your standard teaching license, you must achieve a satisfactory teaching evaluation and meet all program requirements. This shows you’re effective and helps you build credibility with principals.
NTC will assist you in finding a teaching position that suits you and aligns with principal needs. While you can’t choose your school site, NTC staff will consider your preferences during the hiring season.
Fellows will interview to teach in in high-need schools identified by our partners. We’ll support you with job search resources, mock interviews, and personalized guidance.
Salary and Benefits
As a full-time district employee, provisionally licensed Fellows will earn the same starting salary as other first-year teachers. In the Clark County School District, this is currently $58,420.
You will also receive comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, plus discounts through the Clark County Education Association. Nevada offers one of the most generous state retirement systems in the country.
Full salary and benefits are available once you pass all state testing for provisional licensure.
Dates & Details
Key Dates
Prior to May 2025:
Employment Background Check Fees Due
July 2025:
Licensure Background Check Fee Due
September 2025:
Approximate Timeline for First Paycheck
October 2025:
First Tuition Payment Due
Costs
Tuition
Pre-service training is free but unpaid. After completing training and passing required state testing if you are a secondary math participant, you'll start teaching as a provisionally licensed teacher with full pay and benefits in Fall 2025. Once you begin teaching, you'll pay Nevada Teacher Corps $7,000 for program coursework and coaching.
You may be eligible for funding to offset tuition costs through the Teach Nevada scholarships, the Black Educator Excellence Cohort or TNTP AmeriCorps.
Read more about funding opportunities.
Nevada high school graduates or those from a bordering county may qualify for the Teach Nevada scholarship, covering 75% of tuition. This reduces the cost for those who qualify to $1,750, payable in 10 interest-free monthly installments. Award amounts are confirmed in July. You pay no coursework fees until after you start teaching and receiving your salary.
You will need to cover costs for educator licensure through the Nevada Department of Education, fingerprinting, transcript requests, relocation, and personal expenses. Due to the demanding summer schedule, many Fellows typically are not able to work during this period and plan their finances to ensure they meet licensure requirements by summer’s end.
Expenses
Due to the demanding PST summer schedule, NTC Fellows typically are not able to work during this period and should plan their finances to ensure they meet licensure requirements by summer’s end.
