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Teacher Leader Endorsement
Develop leadership capacity within schools through mentoring, coaching, and instructional improvement initiatives.
Teacher Leader Endorsement
Centenary University is pleased to offer a teacher leader endorsement program. This 4-course (12-credit), online program aligns with the Teacher Leader Model Standards. Each course includes clinical experiences embedded within the coursework. Candidates will work with a supervisor in their school who will review and support their clinical work.
Teachers Leaders may:
Serve in leadership roles within their school, such as
Instructional coach
New-hire mentor
Team leader
Lead professional development
Design and develop curriculum
Communicate with stakeholders
Plan community or family events
Continue on to earn your Master of Education in Educational Practice degree with just 6 more courses.
Admission requirements include a completed application, bachelor’s degree, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, and the following:
Minimum GPA: 3.0. If a candidate does not meet the GPA requirement, the candidate may be conditionally admitted to the program and must complete two courses in the program with a B or better for full acceptance.
Standard Instructional Certificate: A copy of the candidate’s Certification or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing is required.
Teacher Evaluation Outcomes: If available, candidates will submit a recommendation letter from their principal indicating that they have earned at least two annual summative ratings of effective or highly effective during the 3 most recent years. If unavailable at the time of application, this requirement must be met by program completion.
Years of successful teaching experience: Candidates need to complete 4 years of teaching by program completion.
Your Future
Academic Advancement:
Next steps include NJ teacher certification/endorsement as applicable, MA/MEd, supervisor/principal certification, special education, ESL, literacy, or educational technology endorsement.
Career Pathways:
Teacher Leader, Instructional Coach, Curriculum Developer
Industry Outlook:
Increased demand for leadership roles within education to improve instructional practices and student outcomes.
Regional employers include
New Jersey public school districts; Newark Public Schools; Jersey City Public Schools; Paterson Public Schools; Elizabeth Public Schools; Trenton Public Schools; KIPP/North Star; Uncommon Schools; private/independent schools.
Salary Outlook:
$65,000 – $95,000
Getting Started
For New Jersey entry-level roles aligned to Teacher Leader Certification, a reasonable starting range is approximately $55,000–$65,000, depending on role, licensure/certification, employer type, and prior experience.
Early Career and Progression
Approx. $72,000 midpoint at about five years, with higher earnings in specialized, licensed, technical, supervisory, or high-demand settings.
Approx. $85,000 average or attainable mid-career benchmark around ten years, especially for advanced credentials, management responsibility, or specialized practice.
*Salary and Outlook Data