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Lake County Teacher Residency - Master's Degree

Academy for Urban School Leadership
Waukegan, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2026

Description:

The Lake County 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 that are looking for an accessible opportunity to become a full-time teacher.

About the The Lake County Teacher Residency:

The Lake County 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, Waukegan, and Zion public schools. Over 25 years, AUSL has prepared 1,549 resident teachers through a proven cohort model, graduate-level coursework, and in-classroom experience alongside mentor teachers.

Why Join the Lake County Teacher Residency?

As a Lake County 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

About the Resident Teacher Position:

  • As a Lake County Resident Teacher, you will train for one full school year alongside a mentor teacher in the classroom
  • You will take courses at DePaul University and at the end of your year you
  • You will receive a $22,100 training scholarship that can be used for personal finances or to pay for your tuition
  • At the end of your program, you will graduate with a masters degree in education
  • You will then be qualified to work in a classroom as a full-time teacher and commit to working in an underserved school for four years after graduation

Program Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree at the start of the program required
  • GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
  • U.S. Citizen, national, or permanent resident

Scholarship and Financial Aid:

  • AUSL provides resident teachers with a $22,100 resident teacher scholarship that is paid directly to you. You can choose to use this living allowance to pay for tuition costs or to cover living costs you will incur throughout your training year.
  • Additional grants such as the TEACH Grant and AmeriCorps 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22,000 - $55,000

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