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The Educator Academy Bachelor’s Track Application

Please complete the Educator Academy Bachelor’s Track Application. The start date for this cohort will be June 1, 2026.

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Personal Information

Name*

First* Last*

Date of Birth*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Permanent Address*

Street Address* Address Line 2 City* State* Zip* Country

Email*

Phone*

Citizenship Status*

In order to be certified, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States. Please note that this requirement is not The Educator Academy's policy, but rather an expectation of the Missouri Department of Education.

I am a U.S. citizen

I am not a U.S. citizen

I am a permanent resident in the U.S.

How did you hear about us?*

Choose one or more of the options below to share how you heard about The Educator Academy.

Referral Name

If you were referred, please include that individuals name here.

If selected "other," please name below.

Which online job posting?

Which of the following best describes what you were searching for?

If selected "something else," please explain.

Academic History

To be eligible for the program, you need an associates degree or 60+ transferable credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0, by the time you start the program.

What is the highest level of education you have completed?*

If you hold a bachelor's degree or higher, please apply for the residency or fellowship pathway.

High School Diploma

0-30 College Credits

30-60 College Credits

60-90 College Credits

90+ College Credits

Associate's Degree

What associate degree did you earn?

Undergraduate School Attended*

Undergraduate Degree*

Undergraduate GPA*

Additional Undergraduate Schools Attended

Background Experience

Have you ever applied to The EA before?*

Yes

No

If yes, please select the option that best describes your previous application outcome:

I was not eligible at the time

I was offered admission but deferred my enrollment

I withdrew my application

I exited after beginning the program

Other

If you selected “Other,” please share more about your situation:

What is your current role in a school?*

You must be employed by one of our partner schools to be eligible for the Bachelor's Track.

Paraprofessional

Substitute Teacher

Instructional Aide

Classroom Teacher

Other

Please name what your role is:

What grade levels do you work with currently?*

How long have you worked in schools?*

Describe your current responsibilities working with students.*

Please share your most recent work experience.

Current Employer

Employer Name*

Your Position Title*

Dates of Employment (start-end)*

Former Employer

Employer Name

Your Position Title

Dates of Employment (start-end)

Former Employer

Employer Name

Dates of Employment (start-end)

Please share your leadership background. Feel free to tell us about your involvement with organizations, clubs, teams, or extracurricular activities–any experiences that highlight your skills and commitment.*

Organization Name #1

Your Position Title

Dates of Involvement (start-end)

Awards or Honors Received

Organization Name #2

Your Position Title

Dates of Involvement (start-end)

Awards or Honors Received

Organization Name #3

Your Position Title

Dates of Involvement (start-end)

Are there any other related experiences or skills you would like to highlight or share with us?*

Optional Resume Upload

You may upload a resume here if you have one you want to share, but it is not required.

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Short Answer Question

Please briefly answer the question below.

What has motivated you to move from your current role (e.g., paraprofessional, substitute, aide) into becoming a full-time lead teacher?*

This program requires balancing coursework, school responsibilities, and personal commitments. What will need to shift or change in your current schedule or priorities to make this work?*

Demographics

At the EA, it is important to know the various demographics of our participants as this information informs our recruitment efforts, as well as our program design and curriculum. We also use this information, once anonymized, to help our partners, stakeholders, and other members of our community understand the diverse composition of our cohorts. Providing this information is optional and has no bearing on your eligibility or application status.

Sex

Race & Ethnicity

If chose self-identify, I self-identify as...

Are you a veteran of the United States Armed Forces?

Yes

No

Were you a first generation college student?

Yes

No

Were you a Pell Grant recipient?

If you are uncertain, please reference the U.S. Government's information regarding Pell Grants here.

Yes

No

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