Eligible PTR candidates must have the following four minimum requirements:
- A bachelor's degree in mathematical sciences, engineering, or science (biology, physics, chemistry or general science)
- A cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 from an accredited college or university
- U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status
- Strong content area knowledge
Competitive PTR candidates must have the following attributes:
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Leadership ability
- High level of personal responsibility and maturity
- Respect for students and their communities
- Passion to work collaboratively
- Ability to reflect critically on his or her work
- Responsive to constructive feedback
- Resilience for persistent to challenges
- Commitment to success in a complex environment and in multiple roles
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse community
PTR Candidates should demonstrate:
- A commitment to high expectations for all students
- A commitment to teaching in Philadelphia public schools for at least 3–4 years
- A commitment to addressing the learning needs of all students
- A commitment to equitable education for all children
- A commitment to learning how to be an effective teacher in Philadelphia's high needs schools