TEACHERS ASCEND INTO WEST VIRGINIA
Is your passion teaching, learning and making a difference in the lives of young learners? Do you yearn for adventure, lifelong friendships and a meaningful work-life balance?
Soar With UsIs your passion teaching, learning and making a difference in the lives of young learners? Do you yearn for adventure, lifelong friendships and a meaningful work-life balance?
Soar With UsTeachers Ascend into West Virginia is a two-year program that welcomes you to live, teach and play in the Mountain State. To help you feel at home, we’re building a tight-knit community of educators who share enthusiasm for the outdoors with a love for teaching, innovating and imagining new and exciting ways to engage students.
If you’re a new teacher, someone who is transitioning into education or an experienced teacher looking to pursue a Master’s degree, Teachers Ascend may be for you!
Check Eligibility and Apply TodayYou’ll have the option to obtain a teacher certification. Or, if you already have the required certifications, you can pursue a Master’s degree. Both options come with tuition assistance.
From orientation trips and weeknight social gatherings to community service projects and co-working spaces so you can discuss best teaching practices, we’re offering you a special space to connect!
Channel your outdoor enthusiasm, from after-work rail trail rides to weekend getaways and free gear rentals to cultivate your ultimate outdoor lifestyle.
Learn from some of West Virginia's most dedicated educators. You'll be paired with an experienced mentor who can provide coaching and support throughout the program.
We’ll help you find jobs over the summer to help make ends meet or add a little extra to your pockets.
You’ll receive $6,000 to move to West Virginia, plus tuition assistance perks through the Kendrick Center for an Ethical Economy!
Find a lively community brimming with culture and innovation in North Central West Virginia. The area is booming with professionals and families who thrive where action meets adventure.
Outdoor enthusiasts can climb, bike or hike their way around Mountaineer Country. Adventure seekers can explore some of West Virginia’s most picturesque waterways. Foodies can wine, dine and revel in their own culinary haven at local breweries and beer pubs to farm-to-table joints. Inner shoppers can stroll through local antiques, bookstores, department stores, farmers markets and small boutiques. While art lovers can enjoy art walks, musical performances, the theater and more.
Learn MoreTake the leap, our country roads will bring you home!
Apply NowLearn about opportunities through the West Virginia Department of Education.