South Bay Consortium Teacher Residency 2027-2028

South Bay Consortium Teacher Residency

This Fall, the South Bay Consortium of Wiseburn Unified, Lawndale Unified Elementary, and Torrance Unified School Districts is recruiting a cohort of teacher residents for the South Bay Consortium Teacher Residency. This is an innovative and affordable pathway to a full-time teaching career in our community. Residents earn their Master's Degree and Teaching Credential in just one year through the National University, while joining a supportive, mentor-based program with an emphasis on diversity, social justice, and equity.

After the year of residency, graduates receive priority hiring as full-time teachers with the Consortium Districts.

Eligibility Requirements
- Bachelor's degree must be completed by June 2026 - GPA of 2.5 or higher preferred (Applicants with a GPA below 2.5 are still encouraged to apply) - Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

• Copy of Transcript (Un-Official)
• Letter of Introduction (Original Ink Signature Required (NO e-signatures accepted).)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters of recommendation written within the last year with original ink signature required (NO e-signatures accepted). )
• Resume

Tuition
- Varies by degree with a 20% discount from National Program Benefits - $40,000 stipend (

Note:

Residents are not employees of the school) - Earn a Master's Degree and Preliminary Teaching Credential
- Priority hiring for a full-time teaching position at your residency school

Available Subject Areas We are currently accepting applications for the following subject areas:

• Special Education Mild-Moderate & Extensive Support Needs (Grades TK–12)
• Single Subject:
  Math (English and Dual Immersion)
• Single Subject:
  Science (English and Dual Immersion)
• Transitional Kindergarten (TK) – Must have 24 units in Early Childhood Education
• Multiple Subject Dual Immersion Spanish (Grades K–5)

Residency Locations Candidates will complete their residency in one of the following cities:

• Wiseburn, CA
• Lawndale, CA
• Torrance, CA

Key Admissions Dates
- Application Window:
Opens August 1st and closes September 30th (or earlier if all positions are filled) - Interviews:
Conducted on a rolling basis