Township of Union Public Schools

Student Teaching Opportunities in TUPS

We’re excited to welcome education majors to complete their student teaching internships!

We proudly partner with local universities, Kean University, Seton Hall University, and Montclair State University, to provide valuable in-classroom experiences for future educators. Our district offers a variety of diverse learning environments designed to support professional growth and hands-on learning.

How to Apply for Student Teaching

Follow these simple steps to request a student teaching placement:

Notify Your Advisor
Let your university advisor know that you’d like to apply for student teaching in the Township of Union Public Schools.

University Submission
Your university’s placement office must send a formal request on university letterhead to:
Ann Hart  ahart@tups.org

Placement Approval
Once approved, we will secure an appropriate placement for you.

Confirmation
We’ll return the completed placement form to your university and submit your placement for Board of Education approval.

Notification
Your university will inform you of your final placement details

Submit Required Documents
All prospective student teachers/interns must electronically submit the following:

Criminal History Background Check (archived to Union, Union County 39 5290)

Negative Mantoux Test result

Substitute Certificate (recommended but not required)

Important:
You cannot begin your internship until all documents are submitted and approved by the Board of Education.
No exceptions.

Interested in Becoming a Substitute

If you're interested in working as a substitute teacher in our district after completing your placement, contact:
Ann Hart – ahart@tups.org before the end of the semester.

Questions

For any questions about student teaching in the Township of Union Public Schools, please contact:
Ann Hart
Director of Special Projects
Email: ahart@tups.org