The University of North Florida is seeking applicants for its Jacksonville Teacher Residency Teacher Preparation & GraduateProgram. Jacksonville Teacher Residency (JTR) is a teacher preparation and graduate program that trains STEM graduates to become secondary math or science teachers in Jacksonville’s urban schools.
Qualifications to Apply for Cohort 5 (2018-19):
- A degree in a STEM field (conferred no later than May 30, 2018) with a 3.0 GPA in last 60 hours of coursework
- Meet the minimum GRE scores, as follows: Writing – 4; Verbal – 151; Quantitative – 147
- Desire to learn how to teach math or science and work with underserved students
Benefits:
- Designation as a NSF NOYCE Teaching Fellow
- A yearlong teaching apprenticeship with a veteran teacher in one of Duval’s high-needs schools
- $20,000 Teaching Fellowship disbursed during apprenticeship year (2018-19)
- A Master of Arts in Teaching degree from the University of North Florida
- Cohort-model learning and support community
- Job placement support in a Duval County high-needs school after apprenticeship
- Induction support during first four years as teacher of record
- A salary supplement of $10,000/year during first four years of teaching in Duval County
How to apply:
- Complete a Prospect Form as soon as possible at www.jaxteacherresidency.com
- Qualified prospects will receive an application to complete.
- Qualified applicants will be invited to attend JTR Selection Day 2018 on UNF campus (attendance required)
The program begins mid-June 2018.
Contact:
- Dr. Wanda G. Lastrapes, University Program Director (904-620-1621) or w.lastrapes@unf.edu
- Dr. Chris White, DCPS JTR Director (904-962-7490) or whitec8@duvalschools.org