Baltimore is a great place to teach and live. Participants can make a great living as highly-effective teachers in the district! The career pathways model used in Baltimore City Schools allows teachers to take control of their career within a system of professional development and salary growth.
BENEFITS
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Residency Stipend Year 1 of Urban Teachers (June 2021 – August 2022) |
$21,500 |
Your residency stipend is $21,500 paid over a 13-month period, July 2021-July 2022, equalling $1653.85 per month. One additional stipend may be paid in August 2022, pending summer partnership funds. The stipend is taxable and you will receive a 1099 tax form. |
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Average Salary for New Teachers Starting Year 2 of Urban Teachers (September 2022) |
$48,000-50,000 |
Teacher salaries may vary based on school placement and participants’ prior experience. |
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Average Salary for Baltimore City Public School Teachers |
Experienced and effective teachers may earn $80,000+ by moving up in the career pathway model. |
- Baltimore City Public Schools Career Pathways
- Baltimore City Public Schools Current Teacher Contract
- Baltimore City Public Schools Health and Wellness Benefits
- Baltimore City Public Schools Teacher Evaluation
Baltimore participants also may be eligible for the following scholarships, loan programs, and financial supports:
Baltimore City Public Schools Tuition Reimbursement
- Eligibility Criteria: City Schools staff pursuing graduate courses who meet the grade requirement of ‘B’ or better. Teachers with less than five years of continuous service receiving tuition reimbursement shall be required to remain an employee of BCPS for two school years following receipt of tuition reimbursement.
- Benefits: 75% reimbursement on tuition expenses, for a maximum of 12 credit hours per school year.
- When to start: Applications are due near the beginning of each semester. Submission of proof of grades and payment are due at the end of each semester. Refer to the City Schools website for exact deadlines and application information.
- Eligibility Criteria: Current classroom teacher with course grades of ‘B’ or better, satisfactory performance evaluation, and not reimbursed by the local school system for tuition paid.
- Benefits: $1,500 tuition tax credit to offset graduate tuition expenses
- When to start: Reach out to MSDE prior to Fellow Year 1 (Program Year 2) for more information.
- Eligibility Criteria: Must be a Maryland resident with a GPA of 2.8 or higher and a family income of $90,000 or less.
- Benefits: Scholarships and interest-free loans available.
- When to start: Submit your application between January 1 and April 1.
Janet L. Hoffman Loan Repayment Program
- Eligibility Criteria:
- By School: Teachers at any level or subject field who teach in Title I schools (or certain schools identified for improvement by MSDE); OR
- By Certification: Teachers in high-needs fields including special education and secondary math (see website for complete list).
- Benefits: Amount determined by overall debt and renewal applications, but can be up to a maximum of $30,000. Awards may be distributed annually over a three year period, as long as the recipient remains eligible.
When to Start: Submit initial application in the second summer of the program. Applications typically open in July and close in October. We encourage participants to submit applications early. Participants may be eligible for renewal applications in Fellow Years 2 and 3.
HOUSING SUPPORT
- Live Baltimore—Resources and incentives for renting and buying in Baltimore.
- Teacher Props-- Lists affordable rowhomes specifically for teachers to rent.
- The following companies also offer discounts and incentives for teachers: Miller’s Court, Union Mill, and Southern Management.
- ReBuild Metro - Rental properties and homes for sale in several neighborhoods, including Johnston Square. They have programs for home buying.
COSTS
As a participant of Urban Teachers, you are responsible for the expected $45,000 in tuition, which is paid in four equal installments over the two years of the master’s program. Tuition is billed during the fall and spring semesters of the residency year (Program Year 1) and Fellows year 1 (Program Year 2). Participants are encouraged to pursue financial aid and other financial resources, if interested. Participants are also responsible for all costs and deadlines associated with certification and hiring.
Anticipated categories and expenses include, but are not limited to:
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Moving Costs |
Incurred during the move to Baltimore and transition at the end of the first summer. |
Around $1000 |
Urban Teachers offers need-based Emergency Transition Funding. Application information is available in April. |
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Johns Hopkins University Healthcare |
Throughout the first year of the program. |
Covered for participants (if needed) |
Dental and Vision plans are not covered, but are made available to participants through the JHU Student Health Insurance Plan. |
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Rent |
Starting in August of the first summer. |
$650 (shared) $1200 (single) |
Residents are not required to move to Baltimore until August 9. Review the Housing Materials in the Participant Portal for assistance with finding housing. |
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Transportation |
Throughout the program. |
Varies |
Participants’ transportation needs and costs vary. Many participants recommend having access to a car or carpooling with other cohort members. |
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State Tests (Required for enrollment) |
Payable during Spring enrollment. |
Free - $150 |
Costs vary by individuals’ needs. Urban Teachers offers financial assistance for these tests for those who need it. |
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Undergraduate/graduate degree transcripts |
Payable during Spring enrollment. |
Varies |
Incoming participants will likely need to submit 2-3 undergraduate transcripts as well as one copy from all other schools attended (transfer, graduate). |
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Fingerprinting and Background Check |
Payable during Spring enrollment and first summer of program. |
Around $52.75 |
Site team will notify participants of requirements. |
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TB Test |
Completed during Spring enrollment and first summer of the program. |
Free option available |
Site team will notify participants of location. |
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Praxis® II Tests (Required for Residency Teacher certification) |
Payable before April of Residency year |
Varies |
Two tests are required for the Residency Teacher certificate: one in subject area and one in Special Education.
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Praxis® II Tests (Required for Standard Professional certification)
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Payable during Fellow Years |
Varies |
To obtain a Standard Professional certificate, participants must also take tests in pedagogy and in reading instruction.
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Sample Monthly Budget: Residency Year |
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Monthly Stipend: $1,653.85 |
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Monthy Expenses: |
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Housing (with roommate) |
$650 |
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Transportation |
$150 |
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Food (Groceries) |
$200 |
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Utilities (Total) |
$160 |
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Gas/Electric |
$50 |
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Water |
$15 |
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Telephone |
$70 |
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Internet/Cable |
$25 |
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Insurance (Total) |
$105 |
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Renters |
$25 |
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Auto |
$80 |
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Total Cost: $1,265 |
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Please Note: This information relied on existing information at the time of its publication. Costs may vary from what is written above. Staff will update this page and reach out to participants with more information as it becomes available.
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