HawksTeach Residency Program
The UHCL HawksTeach Residency Program
Earn a salary while launching your teaching career!
The UHCL EC-6 Teacher Residency Program provides aspiring educators with hands-on experience while completing their final two semesters. Resident Teachers work alongside a highly effective mentor teacher for a full school year, receiving a salary from the local school district. Coursework at UHCL is designed to integrate theory and practice, with class schedules structured around in-school experience.
Upon successful completion, residents receive preferential hiring and one year of service credit at their cooperating district.
Why Choose a Teacher Residency?
- Earn While You Learn – Receive a salary as a paid district employee while gaining classroom experience.
- Mentorship & Support – Work closely with an experienced mentor teacher throughout the year.
- Stronger Preparation – Graduate with real-world experience, increasing confidence and effectiveness.
- Career Advantages – Gain hiring priority and a service credit year within the district.
- Seamless Integration of Theory & Practice – Course schedules are designed to complement your hands-on training.
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrolled in the BS Education with Core Subjects EC-6 Program (any concentration - Early Childhood, Literacy, ESL, Bilingual, SPED) or the BS Education with Early Childhood: PK-3 program (any concentration – Generalist, Bilingual, SPED).
- On track to complete all coursework with only 2 to 3 courses remaining from the EC-6 Methods block or the PK-3 Methods Block remaining before Clinical I.
- Able to pass a state and national criminal background check for employment in schools.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic, openness to feedback, and a belief in all students' potential.
For More Information
For more information about the Paid Residency Program, view the recorded Webinar and Slide Deck: