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The is a paid opportunity to teach alongside a mentor teacher in a multiple-subject classroom for one year. This program focuses on arts integration and the arts in K-9 educational settings, providing residents with valuable hands-on experience and professional development.

• Why choose the CREATE Teacher Residency?
  • Stipend and Financial Support: Receive a $25,500 stipend plus induction cost support. This means you will be paid to complete the Multiple Subject Credential Program and apply for the CA Supplementary Authorization to teach K-9 art.
  • Year-Long Placement: Follow the school district's calendar throughout your residency.
  • Full-Time Engagement: Start the school year by supporting your mentor teacher five days per week.
  • Hands-On Experience: Gain practical, in-class experience from day one.
  • Consistent Mentorship: Work closely with a mentor teacher throughout the school year.
  • Immersive Learning: Engage deeply with the school community and classroom environment.
  • Collaborative Learning Environment: Engage in co-planning, co-teaching, and reflective discussions with mentor teachers and university supervisors.
  • Arts Mentorship: Learn from highly qualified teaching and arts professionals.
  • Innovative Teaching Practices: Prepare to teach and lead with research-based instructional strategies.
  • VAPA and Arts Integration: Develop skills in arts integration with opportunities for professional development in music, theater, dance, visual, and media arts. Work with highly qualified arts professionals to enhance your teaching toolkit and create vibrant, arts-rich learning environments.
  • Professional Development: Access comprehensive training. Participate in specialized workshops and seminars focused on Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) integration.
  • Priority Job Interviews: Gain priority interview considerations in the consortium districts upon successful program completion.
• Residency Requirements
  • You have been offered admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program at ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø.
  • You must complete all ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø requirements for admission into the Multiple Subject credential program (prerequisite classes may be completed over Summer 2025) by the credential program admission deadlines.
• Application Process
  1. If you expressed interest in the CREATE Residency Program during your Multiple Subject Program interview, you will receive an email with a link to CREATE Residency application shortly after you receive your program admission offer. 
     1. if you did not express interest in the residency during your interview, please contact CEHHS Student Services at cehhs-ss@csusm.edu to request the application link.
  2. Residency applications must be completed by May 1st, 2025.
  3. Candidates will be notified of their acceptance to the CREATE Residency by the week of June 1st, 2025.

For more information:

Dr. Christiane Wood - ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø CREATE Residency Program Coordinator

• cwood@csusm.edu

Matthew Armstrong - CREATE Program Manager

• matt.armstrong@smusd.org

The is a high-quality teacher preparation program that is dedicated to preparing resident teacher candidates. Residents from selective ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø and National University credential programs will be paired with a highly skilled mentor teacher(s) for one year in San Marcos Unified School District with whom residents will co-plan, teach alongside, and engage in reflective discussions. Mentors will attend training throughout the year to provide the best coaching support. Resident and mentor experiences will be monitored throughout the year for added support. Our residents will be trained in the Essential Elements of Instruction, receive a $25,500 stipend plus induction cost support, and priority job interview consideration upon successful completion of the residency program.

• Why choose the San Marcos Unified Teacher Residency Program?
  • Priority job interview with SMUSD upon credential program completion
  • $25,500 stipend ($12,750 paid each semester) plus $1,000 toward induction
  • Teach alongside highly qualified mentor teachers
  • Robust support from the District and ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø
  • District training in the Essential Elements of Instruction (EEI)
  • Monthly Seminar Class to include topics supportive of classroom instruction
• Residency Requirements
  • You have been offered admission to a Credential Program at ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø.
  • You must complete all ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø requirements for admission into a ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø  credential program (prerequisite classes may be completed over Summer 2025) by the credential program admission deadlines.
• Application Process
  1. Contact Heather Hartzell at heather.hartzell@smusd.org, or (760) 290-2993, to request a link to the residency application.
  2. Applications must be completed by May 1st, 2025.
  3. Candidates will be notified of their acceptance to the San Marcos Unified Teacher Residency Program by June, 2025.

For more information:

Dr. Shannon McAndrews - ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø Liaison, SMUSD Resident Programs

• smcandrews@csusm.edu

The mission is to develop and retain credentialed teachers from diverse backgrounds who foster respect, inclusion and equity for students, classrooms and the community. This residency programs is designed for Special Education candidates who are seeking their Mild to Moderate Support Needs and Extensive Support Needs Education Specialist Credentials.

• Why choose the Escondido Union School District Residency Program?
  • Paraeducator Model – hired as a paraeducator with paraeducator pay/benefits
  • Stipend: $30,000 (in addition to paraeducator pay)
  • Increase the preparedness of Special Education teachers
  • Increase professional learning and support opportunities
  • Leads to greater teacher satisfaction and retention
  • Personalized credentialing that benefits both candidates and school district
  • Teacher candidates gradually assume the duties of the mentor teacher
• Residency Requirements
  • You have been offered admission to the Special Education Credential Program at ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø.
  • You must complete all ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø requirements for admission into a ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø  credential program by the credential program admission deadlines.
• Application Process
  • Contact Hannah Arp at harp@eusd.org, or (760) 432-2384, for application information

For more information:

Dr. Jodi Robledo - ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø Coordinator for EUSD Residency Program

• jrobledo@csusm.edu