Paid Teacher Residency Programs in the USA

Requirements

You must be or will be admitted to a COEHS licensure program accepting Teacher Residents; be in your final year of your licensure program in Fall 2026/Spring 2027; be eligible for employment with a residency district/charter; NOT hold a Level 1 or Level 1A Teaching License; eligible to work in the U.S.; you will NOT serve as teacher‑of‑record during Residency Year.

Benefits

As published: Undergraduate stipend $35,750; Graduate stipend $44,000; stipend is taxable; program notes some partner districts offer full teacher salary and health & retirement benefits and full tuition/fee supports for licensure courses (see district options).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree earned by June 2027; 2.65 GPA preferred (appeal possible if lower); eligible to work in the U.S. (citizen, DACA, permanent resident).

Benefits

$30,000 living stipend; continued employee‑only health benefits for in‑district applicants; state & federal grants up to $15,000; Alder tuition scholarships $3,000–$10,000; up to $20,500 federal aid/loans; Master's degree and credential; priority hiring for a full‑time position with San Juan USD.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required (for Master’s track a 2.5 GPA minimum for applicants to the Master’s pathway per FAQ); residency applicants cannot hold an Illinois state‑issued professional educator license (provisional/sub permit may be eligible); must be able to reside in Chicago or become resident within six months of employment.

Benefits

As published: $40,000 salary plus benefits during Year 1 (resident year); Year 2 minimum salary $66,000 once hired as full‑time teacher; residents receive discounted tuition and financial assistance via university partners.

Requirements

Hold (or expect to hold) a bachelor’s degree by the start of the program year; U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident to receive AmeriCorps benefits (other EAD categories may be eligible); agree to state & federal background checks; submit transcripts, recommendations, essays as part of the application.

Benefits

A $20,000 living stipend paid bi-weekly and health benefits (as published); graduate M.Ed. from UMass Boston (low tuition option) and AmeriCorps benefits where eligible.

Requirements

Must possess a bachelor's degree and strong content in the certification area to be pursued; secondary candidates should have a degree closely aligned to content area; candidates must demonstrate content proficiency (Praxis II as required by PA Dept. of Education) and complete background clearances prior to starting.

Benefits

As published: special discounted tuition rate ($752 per credit) for PTR candidates; many partner schools provide tuition assistance; residents earn salary and benefits as School District of Philadelphia employees (details determined by district employer).

Requirements

Cohort application open for 2027; requirements and region-specific eligibility vary by city and university partner — applicants apply through the Alliance applicant portal and connect with regional recruiters for details.

Benefits

Year 1 compensation/stipend between $30,000 and $48,200 (varies by region); university master’s tuition assistance options; AmeriCorps and other grant/financial supports where eligible; transition and housing supports vary by site.

Requirements

Application components include transcripts, two letters of recommendation, resume, essay, video prompts, and (if applicable) English proficiency exam; must meet program eligibility and be admitted to NYU Steinhardt teacher residency pathway.

Benefits

Not specified (compensation and benefits depend on the district/charter partner that hires the resident; program lists application fee and tuition processes).

Requirements

Application includes resume, short personal statements, residency & teaching preferences; GPA below 2.0 ineligible; applicants indicate partner TK‑12 preferences; program begins mid‑June (cohort start published).

Benefits

As published: earn a Master’s Degree and Teaching Credential in one year; residents receive financial supports/financial aid options and priority consideration for full‑time positions with partner schools; program lists program costs and grants/financial supports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or near completion); program encourages multilingual teacher candidates pursuing certification in bilingual education, special education, or early childhood/elementary education; strong interest in teaching in high-need multilingual and inclusive Bronx classrooms.

Benefits

A $60,000 stipend over 12 months; graduate-level coursework leading to a master’s degree and NYSED certification; micro-credentials in SEL, Multilingual Education, Student Engagement.

Requirements

Program is designed for candidates pursuing an MAT in Curriculum & Instruction with dual credentials in Special Education and general education credential (applicants follow USD admissions & eligibility processes).

Benefits

As published: paid residency model; earn a MAT while being paired with a mentor teacher; prioritized hiring by San Diego Unified; eligible for Golden State Teacher Grant; residency candidates work full‑time in SDUSD for the academic year.