Undergraduate Jacksonville Teacher Residency Programs
Innovative. Mentorship Driven. Collaborative.
You always thought you'd be a great teacher... here's your chance! The Jacksonville Teacher Residency (JTR) offers exciting undergraduate programs designed for juniors and seniors in elementary, secondary, preK primary, exceptional student education, deaf education or music education. This year-long service-learning experience offers an incredible opportunity for aspiring educators who will complete their field placements in a high-need classroom in Duval or Clay County, while receiving a living stipend and other valuable benefits.
Osprey AmeriCorps Junior Teachers
If you are a rising junior in elementary, secondary, middle school math/science, preK primary, exceptional student education, deaf education or music education and want to begin your field placement in Duval or Clay County while receiving financial support, apply to be an AmeriCorps Member!
Junior Year Benefits:
- Commitment: One academic year (Fall and Spring Semesters)
- Minimum Service Hours: 300 total hours
- Includes 150 field hours per semester through field courses, required trainings, seminars and service projects
- Living Stipend: $4,150
- Segal Education Award: $1,565
- Can be used to repay federal student loans or cover future tuition costs
- Additional Benefits:
- Professional Development and Training Opportunities
- Paid CPR & First Aid Training
- JTR Gear
- Access to AmeriCorps Member Assistance Program
Approximate Total Value: $5,715+
Application Opens: Upon acceptance to teacher education program
JTR AmeriCorps Senior Year Residency
If you are a rising senior in elementary, secondary, middle school math/science, preK primary, exceptional student education, deaf education or music education interested in a year-long residency, are dedicated to serving your community and want to complete your field placement in Duval, St. Johns or Clay County while receiving financial support, then JTR is for you!
Senior Year Benefits:
- Commitment: A year-long internship (August - May)
- Living Stipend: $11,100
- Segal Education Award: $5,176
- Can be used to repay federal student loans or cover future tuition costs
- Additional Benefits:
- Professional learning focused on engaging, relevant and reflective pedagogy
- Placement with a highly qualified mentor teacher
- Cohort-supported model
- Paid CPR and First Aid training
- FTCE reimbursement up to $150
- JTR Gear
- Access to AmeriCorps Member Assistance Program
Approximate total: $16,426
Application Opens: Spring Semester Junior Year
Application deadline: May 15
If you are completing your internship in Spring 2025, please complete the JTR prospect form below!
