Paid Residency Program
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What is a Paid Residency?
The Paid Residency Program is a collaborative initiative between the Georgia Southern University College of Education (COE) and two school systems: Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) and Bulloch County Schools (BCS). This initiative provides an opportunity for selected COE teacher candidates in BSEd undergraduate and MAT graduate programs in Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, and Secondary Education to be hired as a Teacher Resident – a full time teacher of record – during the final year of their program.
Two paid residents are paired with a mentor teacher whose sole responsibility is to support residents.
View the video illustration to learn more about the paid residency program
Timeline and Deadline Information
| Timeline | Dates |
|---|---|
| Applications Open | March 1, 2024 |
| Application Materials Due (Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Philosophy) *Be sure to check with your Advisor AND Program Director to make sure you have completed enough coursework to participate | March 26, 2024 |
| Program Review | Completed by April 5, 2024 |
| Interviews for Eligible Candidates | April 08-19, 2024 |
| Candidates notified | April 29, 2024 |
| Contracts signed with school system | May, 2024 |
| New Teacher Orientation | July, 2024 |
Ready to apply?
Include the items below with your application:
- Cover letter introducing yourself and describing your interest in and qualifications for the Paid Residency program
- Current resume
- A summary of 350-500 words describing your Teaching Philosophy
Questions?
Contact Dr. Alisa Leckie (aleckie@georgiasouthern.edu)
Last updated: 8/14/2023