Resident Teacher (K-12)
AUSL Chicago Teacher Residency: Learn. Teach. Inspire.
AUSL seeks talented, committed individuals who passionately believe that all students deserve a quality education. Work to transform the educational outcomes for students in the lowest performing schools through the Chicago Teacher Residency (CTR), AUSL’s specialized teacher training program. The CTR is an intensive and supportive program that develops highly-effective teachers through a yearlong, residency-based training model.
Learn strategies that will help you grow as a teacher.
Teach in a supportive school environment.
Inspire your students to achieve their dreams.
Residents are full-time, paid educators working in AUSL-managed neighborhood Chicago Public Schools (CPS). Our graduates go on to become CPS teachers, trusted mentors, and effective school leaders.
During the Training Year
Obtain practical classroom experience with regular guidance from a mentor teacher.
Challenge your students while challenging yourself as an educator.
Learn and work with other residents in a cohort, creating a built-in support system.
Complete a master’s degree. Tuition rates are subsidized and financial aid is available.
Earn $20,000.
Become eligible for an Illinois Educator License.
After the Training Year
Teach in an AUSL-managed Chicago Public School for at least four years.
Receive ongoing professional development and support.
Join a network of committed educators making a difference in the lives of 18,000 students.
Earn a CPS salary at a master’s degree level.
Become eligible to receive Federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness after five years.
Grade Level/Content Areas
Elementary School (K-5)
Middle School (6-8): English Language Arts (ELA), Math, and Science
Special Education (K-12)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree by June 2018
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Dedication, commitment and resilience to succeed in an urban public school
Authorization to work in the US for any employer (without sponsorship)