UA Teacher Education Program

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Palmer (AK); On-site; Full time

Job description

The MSBSD - University of Alaska Teacher Education Program Partnershipwith University of Alaskaapplicationis now open!

The Matanuska Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD) and the University of Alaska have partnered to host a “Grow Your Own” teacher education program. This program is designed to provide MSBSD students or recent graduates with the opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s degree in education through the University of Alaska while working part-time with MSBSD. This 2+2 program allows students to complete their first two years of their program through Mat-Su College and then complete the remaining 2 through either the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS), University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) or the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), depending on which education degree program they wish to pursue.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility:

Individuals who have graduated from a MSBSD school within three years of their date of application to the program interested in pursuing an education degree and return to MSBSD to teach full-time are welcome to apply. MSBSD reserves the right to limit the number of selected teacher loan forgiveness participants each year. MSBSD students must graduate with a 2.50 grade point average (GPA) or above to qualify. Students will also be required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Program Structure:

Mat-Su College will provide required course work offered both in person and asynchronously which will lead to a Bachelor of Education and an Alaska teaching certification. Students will follow the 2-year plan established by the university in which they will ultimately earn their bachelor’s degree from (UAS, UAF, or UAA). Students must designate which university they will complete their bachelor’s degree from by the end of their first year.

Loan Forgiveness Program Components:

Program students who complete the baccalaureate degree program and obtain Alaska teacher certification are encouraged to apply for full-time teaching positions with MSBSD. MSBSD will provide forgiveness of student loans incurred for eligible expenses upon hire consistent with the supplemental agreement to be entered into between the student and MSBSD upon hire. MSBSD will have sole and complete discretion in determining those students to be hired for teaching position upon the completion of the academic program at a University of Alaska institution. In order to receive forgiveness, students must be hired within three years of their graduation from the University of Alaska and such forgiveness will be prorated over a five-year period for individuals who are retained in employment and remain in good standing.

Please see the attached document for more details.

Attachment(s):

MSBSD UA Teacher Education Academy Partnership 6.24.25.pdf