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In order to begin teaching, Greater Newark corps members must take exams called The PRAXIS Series: Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers. Applicants assigned to Greater Newark will receive further information about required tests and certification once they are accepted. Corps members who have not completed a traditional teacher preparation program are required to take additional coursework throughout their first year to earn their standard certification. We have partnered with Seton Hall University and Relay School of Education to develop an Alternate Route program that is tailored to the needs of our corps members.

Upon completing the Alternate Route certification program, by the end of the corps member’s first year, he or she will be permanently certified to teach anywhere in the state. (Please note: corps members who teach Special Education, Bilingual, or ESL must pursue additional coursework requirements after their first year in order to obtain their permanent certificate.) After their first year of teaching, Greater Newark corps members have the option enroll in a master’s program at either Seton Hall or Relay School of Education.