Talented Teachers in Training for Texas T4 Program

Talented Teachers in Training for Texas is designed to increase STEM teaching capacity and study the development of a research-based model for strengthening the STEM teacher pipeline.

STEM Master Teacher Job Shadow

What is the T4 Job Shadow program?

Are you considering a career in teaching? Explore the opportunities within our T4 job shadow program! Get a firsthand look at life in the classroom by shadowing an experienced classroom teacher.

Each May, interested STEM college students are able to participate in a job shadow with Master STEM teachers from local school districts. Students selected for the T4 job shadow program receive a stipend of $450 per week and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of mentoring and recruiting activities.

• Observe and work with a specially trained master teacher in science or math for one week after college classes end, May 9 to 13.
• Attend an evening debrief session May 13 to review experiences and discuss teaching.
• Ideal for STEM majors who are considering a career teaching at the high school school level.

Applicant requirements

To be considered for the T4 job shadow program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Be a STEM major
• Have a GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Be a U.S. citizen

Apply for the 2022 STEM Master Teacher Job Shadow Program

T4 Scholarship

This scholarship opportunity awards $15,300 annually and requires a two-year commitment to teach in a high-needs high school for each scholarship year.

Becoming a T4 Scholar has its benefits: 

• Mentoring and professional development support during last two years of school and first three years of teaching.
• Networking with professional teachers.
• Collaboration between students with common interests.
• Learn skills and gain resources from experts and professionals in STEM education.

To be considered for this scholarship, students must be a STEM major who:

• will have 60 credit hours with at least a 2.75 GPA by August 2022
• are willing to commit to teaching in a high-needs high school
• and intend to earn a teaching certification after graduation from SFA.

Apply for the 2022 T4 Scholarship

JacksTeach - Step 1

Whether you are interested in STEM teaching or unsure if it's the career choice for you, Step 1 (JTCH 1101) is a one-hour course through which you can try out teaching in a supportive environment. You will:

• become part of a STEM learning community
• gain valuable experience inside actual classrooms
• learn from master teachers
• improve your leadership skills and resume
• inspire young minds
• and earn a course completion scholarship.

Step 1 is open to all STEM majors and allows you to explore teaching without the stress of quizzes, exams or long-term commitment.

If you are undecided but curious about teaching, give Step 1 a try!

Interested in Step 1? Let us know

Still unsure if the program is right for you? We have a growing list of video testimonials from Lumberjack alumni. Take a moment and listen to their stories.

T4 Scholars tell their stories

Peer-reviewed publications