SIGN UP HERE.

Select the subject area you’re applying to teach, then choose an available time for your 60-minute interview, where you’ll meet with a few MTR Staff members.

After confirming your interview, you’ll be redirected to sign up for a 45-minute time slot to complete your writing task. The writing task will be completed in a group setting, but you’ll respond to the prompt individually.

After signing up for the writing task, you will be redirected to an optional sign up to chat with David Montague, MTR's Executive Director. Please use the same email address for all sign ups. 

All events will take place on the same day.

Your Selection Days will take place on Wednesday and Thursday.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from 4:00-5:45 CST | All applicants will log in and learn about MTR, meet various staff members, and have the chance to ask questions. Mark your calendar and please find a quiet location with reliable wifi. Attire is Business Casual.

Thursday, March 5, 2026 | Your schedule this day is dependent on what time you signed up for your interview and writing sample in Step 1. Ensure you have the correct time zone. Please mark your calendar accordingly and find a quiet location with reliable wifi. Attire is Business Casual.

And make sure you complete the prep work by February 26 (see steps 3 & 4).

📺 Watch the Exemplar Videos

• How to Prepare: Watch this video for guidance on planning and setting up your teaching sample.

• Sample Lesson: Watch this video to see a full example of a completed teaching sample.

🍎 Prepare Your Teaching Sample

Each applicant must record a 5-minute teaching sample based on one of the learning objectives (provided below) on Hireflix by February 26. Use the videos and steps below to prepare. MTR is a teacher training program, so we aren't expecting you to be an expert teacher yet! Please try your best and don't stress!

1. Select a Learning Objective
   Choose one objective for the content area and grade level you are applying for.

   ELEMENTARY
   SECONDARY MATH | SECONDARY SCIENCE
   SECONDARY HISTORY | SECONDARY ENGLISH
   K-12 ESL

2. Create Your Lesson Plan
   Use this lesson plan template to write your plan. The template is "view only", so you will need to make a copy of it to type into. When you're finished, save it as a PDF with your name and upload it in the next step. 

3. Gather Materials. You will need:

   - A computer with a camera
   - A whiteboard, chalkboard, or other writing surface
   - Any lesson materials you plan to use

4. Practice
   Rehearse your lesson in front of friends, family, or a mirror. You only get two takes!

Reminder: Stand and act like you are teaching a group of students. See Sample Lesson above for ideas.

1. Submit your completed lesson plan here.

2. Record your teaching sample here.
*Note - You must record it live on the Hireflix platform. You get two takes. Please make sure you have a strong internet connection, and rehearse your lesson before recording. 

🗓️ Submit both your lesson plan and recorded sample by 11:59pm on February 26.