In order to be eligible to apply for the CREATE 65 Teacher Residency and to be considered for acceptance into the Chicago State University graduate school, an individual must meet the below minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree conferred by an accredited university.
• A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

For questions related to any of the eligibility requirements listed above, please reach out to CREATEinfo@district65.net and a member of our CREATE 65 staff will connect with further next steps and information.

Are you interested in becoming a CREATE 65 Teacher Resident but have a few more questions about the residency? Below you will find a list of the most commonly asked questions from our candidates. The responses to these questions may help further guide you in the CREATE 65 application process or give you more insight into the residency. This list of questions and answers will continue to grow as time progresses, but if you have an outstanding question, please feel free to reach out to members of our CREATE 65 team at CREATEinfo@district65.net and a member of our team will further assist you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum qualifications to apply to become a Resident Teacher?

To become a CREATE 65 Resident Teacher, interested applicants will need to:

• Have or expect to hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university prior to the start of the program
• Have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have U.S. citizenship or have status as a permanent resident

Do I need to have an education degree to become a Resident Teacher?

No, you don’t need to have a degree in education to apply to for a CREATE 65 Teacher Resident position. In fact, we are looking for aspiring teachers who have no previous teaching experience. You do need to have earned a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and have had at least a 3.0 GPA.

Can I apply to the Teacher Residency Program if I already have a teaching license?

CREATE 65 is designed for aspiring teachers who don’t have any previous teaching experience. If you already have a teaching license, we recommend you look at our D65 Job Board for our current open teaching positions.

Is there an age requirement to participate in the CREATE Teacher Residency Program?

No, there is no age requirement to become a CREATE 65 Teacher Resident. We believe aspiring teachers can be adults of any age.

Do I have to live in Evanston to participate in the CREATE Teacher Residency Program?

No, you don’t have to live in Evanston to become a resident. CREATE 65 does not require you to be a resident of Evanston or Skokie to be accepted into the residency. Nor does the district have any requirements for employees to live in Evanston or Skokie.

Can I participate in the CREATE 65 Teacher Residency program if I require a visa for study or work?

Unfortunately, the answer is no. The design of a residency program is to train teachers who will then go work in a district classroom as employees. Our CREATE 65 residents must be eligible to work in the United States, and be in a position to make at least a 5 year commitment to the District (which includes a year of residency and 4 years as an employee). District 65 is not sponsoring H1-B work visas.

What is the application process to become a CREATE 65 Teacher Resident?

Great question! We have outlined the application process via our application page.

When and where can I get more information about the Teacher Residency Program?

For more information about the CREATE 65 Teacher Residency Program and dates, times and registration details for upcoming informational sessions please watch this page or email our team at CREATEinfo@district65.net.