Become a teacher and inspire your students

Children in our schools today need qualified, skilled teachers who are committed to their success. To be an effective practitioner requires special training. Teachers must possess the professional skills necessary to address the unique challenges faced by students in our culturally, linguistically and socioeconomically diverse classrooms in the city of Buffalo.

Considering the college's mission to social justice, Canisius is introducing the Western New York Teacher Residency, an innovative approach to training the next generation of teachers who are committed to the potential of every child. If you’ve thought about pursuing a teaching career and have a passion for teaching in the city of Buffalo, the WNY Teacher Residency may be for you.

Affordability

We understand that returning to college as a full-time student involves a significant commitment. Thanks to the generosity of our benefactors, Canisius is able to provide additional support to help program participants manage the cost of tuition and living expenses, including:

• A Teacher Residency Scholarship that covers 30% of graduate tuition

• A living wage stipend (approximately $20,000) that is provided during the second year

• Discounted on-campus housing

• Priority hiring status upon completion of the program

Application Process

People interested in being considered for the WNY Teacher Residency participate in a competitive application process that includes an in-person interview. Application materials are due by March 15th.

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Have a passion and sensitivity to working with students who live in the city of Buffalo.

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in any major from an accredited college/university

• Have achieved a minimum of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA

• Have completed a standardized placement test (e.g. GRE, MAT, SAT, or ACT)

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a residency?

Teacher residency programs are, by definition, school-serving teacher education programs that pair a rigorous full-year classroom apprenticeship with masters-level education content. Building on the medical residency model, teacher preparation programs provide residents with both the underlying theory of effective teaching and a year-long, in-school “residency” in which they practice and hone their skills and knowledge alongside an effective teacher-mentor in a high-need classroom. New teacher residents receive stipends as they learn to teach, and commit to teaching in high-need schools for three or more years beyond the residency. More information: nctresidencies.org.

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Contact Us

For more information, click the below link. You can also email us at gradadm@canisius.edu or call (716) 888-2545 or (800) 950-2505.

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Your support helps to strengthen and expand participation in our program. To donate now, click the link below and choose “Other Gift Designation”. Then direct your gift to the Canisius Center for Urban Education.

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Residency Partners

Our partners aid the development and sustainability of the Canisius WNY Teacher Residency program. Learn more about each below.

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