The Township of Union Public Schools is pleased to welcome education majors to apply for placement in our district. We have fostered positive relationships with local universities and host many student interns from
Kean, Seton Hall and Montclair University.
Our district offers a range of diverse learning environments and teaching opportunities; students gain valuable hands-on classroom experience and opportunities designed to support their growth as effective educators.
The process for applying for a student teaching internship is straightforward.:
Steps to Request Student Teaching in the Township of Union Public Schools:
1. Contact your advisor letting them know that you would like to apply to student teach at the
Township of Union Public Schools.
2. The university’s placement office will submit the request (including the requirements)
on university letterhead to TUPS, Ann Hart ([email protected]).
3. Upon approval, the district will secure an appropriate placement.
4. TUPS will return the completed placement form to the university’s placement office and submit the
placement for board of education approval.
5. The university will notify the intern/student teacher of the outcome and placement information.
6. All prospective Student Teachers/Interns will be required to electronically submit the following to the district:
a. Criminal History Background Check archived to Union, Union County 39 5290
b. Mantoux Test showing negative results
c. Substitute Certificate is recommended, but not required
Student Teachers/Interns MAY NOT begin their internship until ALL required documents have been submitted and accepted and they have been board approved!! NO EXCEPTIONS
If the Student Teacher/Intern is interested in becoming a substitute teacher in our district upon completing their field placement, contact Ann Hart ([email protected]) before the end of the semester.
If you have any questions about student teaching in the Township of Union Public Schools email Ann Hart, Director of Special Projects.