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Goal of Program

The PACT Program offers a two-year, full-time teaching opportunity in New England Catholic schools founded on the pillars of professional service, study, community, and spirituality. PACT teachers live in community together, earn a tuition-free Master's degree in education from Providence College (with eligibility for RI initial teaching certification for those who qualify), and receive a living stipend. The program provides holistic support to our beginning teachers through supervised teaching, retreats, and reflection opportunities. PACT is a member of the University Consortium for Catholic Education (UCCE).

Type of Placement

PACT teachers are placed in partner Catholic elementary and secondary schools. We currently partner with Catholic schools in MA and RI in the (arch)dioceses of Boston, Fall River, Providence, and Worcester. PACT teachers commit to two years of full-time teaching at their placement Catholic school while working towards their M.Ed. at Providence College. PACT teachers live in intentional, faith-based communities with 3-6 fellow PACT teachers and are assigned a community based on their teaching placement.

Service Area

MA and RI in the (arch)dioceses of Boston, Fall River, Providence, and Worcester.The program is exploring the opportunities to expand further across New England.

Service Length

A two-year program, encompassing two summers and two academic years.

Program Size

The PACT program currently has 38 teachers participating.

Requirements

College graduates with majors/minors in Education (early childhood thru secondary, or special education) or the Arts & Sciences that correspond with a secondary subject area.

Financial Arrangements

Tuition-free Master’s degree in Education from Providence College; $15,000 annual stipend for two years; PC student health insurance plan if unable to stay on family’s health insurance.

Living Arrangements

PACT teachers live in former rectories or convents with 3-7 people during the school year. Apartment-type dorms are provided during the two summer sessions at Providence College.

Training

A Providence College Master of Education degree; eligibility for initial certification as a secondary teacher or, if already certified, eligibility for certification in literacy or school administration; and two years of full-time teaching experience, complete with coaching and support provided both by the school and the PACT program.

Application Deadline

To be posted on our website; please e-mail us at pact@providence.edu with any questions.

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