Resident Teacher - Master's Degree Program

Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$22,100 training scholarship

One-on-one coaching

Graduate-level coursework

Job summary

A teacher preparation organization in Illinois seeks Resident Teachers for a one-year program to earn a Master's degree while gaining classroom experience. Key benefits include a training scholarship of $22,100 and extensive mentorship. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree and a GPA of 2.75. This unique opportunity allows career changers and recent graduates to transition into rewarding teaching roles in underserved schools.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree at the start of the program (Preferred).
• GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
• U.S. Citizen, national, or permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Train for one full school year alongside a mentor teacher in the classroom.
• Take courses at DePaul University and graduate with a master’s degree in education.
• Qualify to work in a classroom as a full-time teacher.
• Commit to working in an underserved school for four years after graduation.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree from DePaul University

U.S. Citizenship/permanent resident

Job description

Resident Teacher - Master's Degree Program

The AUSL Teacher Residency Resident Teacher position is a one-year training position that provides a training stipend, financial aid, and reduced tuition cost to become a full-time teacher. This position is for career changers looking for an accessible opportunity to become a full-time teacher.

About the AUSL Teacher Residency

The AUSL Teacher Residency is a nationally recognized, one-year teacher preparation program that helps career changers and recent graduates become highly effective teachers in North Chicago, Round Lake, Waukegan, and Chicago Public Schools. Since 2003, AUSL Teacher Residency has prepared 1,549 resident teachers through a proven cohort model, graduate‑level coursework, and in‑classroom experience alongside mentor teachers.

Why Join the AUSL Teacher Residency?

As a resident teacher, you will:

• Earn a master’s degree from DePaul University in just one year at a reduced tuition cost
• Gain 1,000+ hours of classroom experience with a supportive mentor teacher
• Receive one‑on‑one coaching and feedback from expert educators
• Access a $22,100 training scholarship to offset tuition or living costs
• Join a close‑knit cohort of aspiring teachers who train and grow together

Resident Teacher Position

• Train for one full school year alongside a mentor teacher in the classroom
• Take courses at DePaul University and graduate with a master’s degree in education
• Receive a $22,100 training scholarship that can be used for personal finances or to pay for tuition
• Qualify to work in a classroom as a full‑time teacher and commit to working in an underserved school for four years after graduation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree at the start of the program (Preferred)
• GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
• U.S. Citizen, national, or permanent resident

Scholarship and Financial Aid

• AUSL provides a $22,100 resident teacher scholarship paid directly to you. Use this living allowance to pay for tuition costs or cover living costs during your training year.
• Additional grants such as the TEACH Grant, MTI Scholarship, and Segal Award are available to reduce your program cost.
• Resident teachers may qualify for partial tuition cost forgiveness through FAFSA Loan Forgiveness depending on your chosen content area.
• Contact an AUSL recruiter to get a complete picture of your financial outlook.

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