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CPS is committed to attracting the most competent student teachers from Chicago-area universities, as well as in-state and out-of-state schools of education, by offering support through the final phases of the traditional teacher preparation process.

If you are enrolled in a traditional teacher preparation program and are interested in becoming a student teacher in CPS, you are required to obtain university approval, complete all the required coursework/clinical hours and be enrolled in a student teaching course before submitting your application to CPS.

Application Process

In order to apply to the CPS Student Teaching Program, you must complete an online application. There are four pieces to the application:
  • The online application form
  • A current resume
  • Three application questions
  • Lesson plan
We are looking for student teachers who are not only committed to increasing student achievement in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) during their student teaching experience, but who are committed to the students of CPS moving forward by starting a successful career in the district.

As a student teacher in CPS, you will not only receive guidance and mentoring from veteran CPS teachers, but will also benefit from priority hiring assistance from the CPS Recruitment Office.

Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates should receive an answer regarding their application to the program within four weeks of the receipt of their completed application. For example, if you submit an application on September 1, 2008, you should hear from the CPS Student Teaching Program by September 29, 2008.

Click here to complete an application for the CPS Student Teaching Program.

Please contact Dameka Redic at studentteach@cps.k12.il.us or 773-553-1191 with any questions.

  
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