Resident Teacher - Master's Degree Program

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.

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.

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

• 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

• 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

• 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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