OSPREY Teacher Residency (OTR) Program
The OSPREY Teacher Residency Program is designed to support UNF students in pursuit of teacher education degrees through full tuition support, stipends, and program-based incentives. Eligible students will receive tuition support for their junior and senior years in a teacher education program. In addition to scholarships, stipends will be provided to students who qualify to participate in one of the Osprey Teacher Residency Programs. Total aid and compensation are dependent upon student financial need and individual program requirements.
Project PREP
If you are a rising junior or senior in elementary education and want to begin your field placement in a Clay County elementary school while receiving financial support, Project PREP is for you!
Junior Year Benefits
- $1,000 of financial support at the start of fall when enrolled in field 1
- $1,000 of financial support at the start of spring when enrolled in field 2
- Mentorship and support from high-quality elementary teachers and university faculty
- Be part of a cohort model in a UNF and Clay County Professional Development School
- Opportunity to teach in a high-needs school with underserved students
Application process begins:
Prior to junior year / once admitted to the elementary program
Total: $2,000
Senior Year Benefits
- Earn $14,500 in financial support
- Be part of a cohort model in a UNF and Clay County Professional Development School
- Be in the same classroom with a certified mentor teacher for the entire school year
- Be a paid substitute for your mentor teacher and school site
- Participate in teacher and student research
- Receive ongoing coaching and mentoring to support your development as a teacher
- Receive up to 3 years of continued connection and support from your Osprey family
- Opportunity to teach in a high-needs school with underserved students
Application process begins:
Spring semester junior year
Total: $14,500
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, St. Johns or Clay County while receiving financial support, apply to be an AmeriCorps Member!
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Junior Year Benefits
Commitment term: Academic Year (Fall & Spring Semesters)
- Fall semester: Minimum of $2,000 living stipend for 150 field hours which includes hours earned in your field courses, required trainings/seminars and service projects
- Spring semester: Minimum of $2,000 living stipend for 150 field hours which includes hours earned in your field courses, required trainings/seminars and service projects
- $1,459 Segal Education award to repay federal student loans
Application process begins:
Upon acceptance to teacher education program
Total: approx. $5,459
Jacksonville Teacher 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!
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Senior Year Benefits
- Earn a living stipend of a minimum of $14,000 and a Segal Ed award of $3,447 plus paid CPR training, healthcare insurance $2700 (January - June) and FTCE reimbursement up to $150.00
- Cohort-supported model with assignment in a UNF partner or professional development school in
Duval, Clay or St. Johns counties - Placement with a JTR mentor
- Full year internship (August - June)
- PD focused on engaging, relevant, and reflective instructional practices
- Job placement assistance in partner school districts
- Service with the school community
Application process begins:
Spring semester junior year
Total: $20,360
Accelerated Program
If you are a rising senior in elementary, secondary, middle school math/science, preK primary, or music education, who will be a fall intern and wishes to begin your field placement at River City Science Academy while receiving financial support and mentorship, then our Accelerated Program is for you!
*Students will make a two-year commitment to any River City Science Academy campus in order to apply for the Accelerated Program
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Senior Year Benefits
- Fall semester: Earn up to $17.5K as an associate teacher during your fall internship and be assigned to a classroom with a qualified mentor teacher
- Spring semester: earn up to $23K
- Remain an associate teacher and be assigned to a classroom with a qualified mentor teacher
- OR, be hired as a full-time teacher
+1 Year commitment to RCSA as a full-time teacher after initial internship
Application process begins:
Spring semester Junior year
Total: $40,500