Now accepting applications: TEACH JPS Residency Program to prepare future educators

JANS – The new TEACH JPS Residency Program is accepting applications through Friday, May 2, 2025. 

TEACH JPS is a comprehensive teacher preparation initiative designed to recruit, prepare, graduate, and retain highly effective educators. This is a grow-your-own initiative that places aspiring teachers in a two-year immersive residency leading to a bachelor’s degree as they work alongside experienced educators in JPS elementary classrooms. The program provides full funding for tuition, books, and fees in exchange for a three-year commitment to teach in JPS.

Interested? Complete your application and submit all supporting documents by 4 p.m., Friday, May 2.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree or 60 hours of qualifying undergraduate coursework 

A minimum GPA of 2.75 with a qualifying Praxis CORE score or ACT score of 21 or higher, OR

A minimum GPA of 3.0

If you have any questions, contact Dr. Tommy Nalls Jr. at tnalls@jackson.k12.ms.us and/or visit www.jackson.k12.ms.us.