Journeyworkers

Apply to be a Journeyworker!

Share the Joy: Become a Journeyworker Teacher and Inspire the Next Generation of Teachers

Every job has its ups and downs, but not everyone gets the chance to change a life. The Anchorage School District (ASD) Teacher Apprenticeship Program (TAP) will launch in January 2026 and ASD is looking for experienced teachers who are ready to guide, coach, and inspire apprentices on their pathway to becoming a teacher. Our initial cohort of apprentices will be current ASD paraprofessionals who have a very strong desire to be a teacher and need a strong mentor, Jorneyworker teacher. 

Do you:

• Love teaching?

• Value collaboration?

• Take pride in helping others grow?

Yes?! Then ASD strongly encourages you to apply to become a Journeyworker Teacher.

The Journeyworker Teacher will play a vital role in mentoring aspiring teachers as they complete their apprenticeship and work toward a bachelor’s degree and teacher licensure. You’ll model the craft of teaching, provide structured feedback, and help apprentices grow into confident, classroom-ready professionals.

The Details

What type of certified teacher should apply?

Teacher Apprentices are anticipated to co-teach with a general education Journeyworker Teacher in grades Pre-k - 3rd during the 2025-2026 school year on a variable timeline.

Minimum Qualifications are as follows:  
 *4+ years of classroom teaching experience, with your most recent year being in ASD

 *Possess an active Alaska Professional Teacher Certificate throughout the program

 *Proficient or Exemplary in prior years' evaluation and maintained through the program

Preferred Qualifications:

 *Previously hosted a student teacher and/or served as an official AEA/ASD Mentor

 *Have the Alaska Read's Act K-3 Teacher Endorsement

 *Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills

 *Strong ability to effectively collaborate and facilitate the professional growth of other educators

 *Ability to mentor adult learners, provide feedback, coach instructional practices, and use co-teaching models

Journeyworker Teacher Compensation

AEA/ASD Negotiated Agreement: Range 7 Addenda/yearly

Application Deadline is November 13, 2025

Apply now!

REQUIRED Onboarding

If selected, Journeyworker Teachers are required to attend an onboarding event Friday, December 5 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the ASD Ed Center.