What are the responsibilities and job description for the South Bay Consortium Teacher Residency 2027-2028 position at Torrance Unified School District?
South Bay Consortium Teacher Residency 2027-2028 at Torrance Unified School District
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8/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
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About the Employer
The Torrance Unified School District consists of 17 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high schools, 1 continuation, and 1 alternative high school. The District also has 3 adult school campuses. Torrance Unified was established in 1947 and unified in 1948, and is nestled in the heart of the South Bay, in the southwestern part of Los Angeles County. Our District is bordered by the Palos Verdes Peninsula on the south, the beach cities - Redondo, Hermosa, and Manhattan Beach - to the west, and the cities of Lawndale and Hawthorne to the north. The District serves the entire City of Torrance and is governed by five school board members from five trustee areas. Mission Statement: The Torrance Unified School District strives to ensure that each and every student is educated and prepared to succeed in life. We are dedicated to maximizing individual potential and developing lifelong learners who will be contributing members in a global society.
Job Summary
Job Summary
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.
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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
Requirements / Qualifications
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
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Salary : $40,000