DATES & DETAILS
Eligibility
To be considered for Nevada Teacher Corps, you must:
Hold a bachelor’s degree (conferred by June 1, 2025) from an accredited institution;
Have a minimum of 2.0 GPA
Be eligible to work in the United States prior to the start of training in May 2025
Pass federal, state, and local background checks prior to the start of summer program participation.
See the Nevada Department of Education’s background process webpage for more information on the state background check.
See Clark County School District’s pre-employment eligibility check webpage for more information on the district’s background check process.
The next deadline to apply is December 10, 2024.
Key Dates
Prior to May 2025:
For Secondary Math ONLY: Praxis II: Secondary Math Registration Fee Due
May 2025:
Employment Background Check Fees Due
July 2025:
Licensure Background Check Fee Due
September 2025:
Approximate Timeline for First Paycheck
October 2025:
First Tuition Payment Due
Costs
Tuition
Pre-service training is free but unpaid. After completing training and passing required state testing (if you are a Secondary Math participant) you'll start teaching as a provisionally licensed teacher with full pay and benefits in Fall 2025. Once you begin teaching, you'll pay Nevada Teacher Corps $7,000 for program coursework and coaching.
You may be eligible for funding to offset tuition costs through the Teach Nevada scholarship, the Black Educator Excellence Cohort or TNTP AmeriCorps.
Read more about funding opportunities
Nevada high school graduates or those from a bordering county may qualify for the Teach Nevada scholarship, covering 75% of tuition. This reduces the cost for those who qualify to $1,750, payable in 10 interest-free monthly installments. Award amounts are confirmed in July. You pay no coursework fees until after you start teaching and receiving your salary.
You will need to cover costs for educator licensure through the Nevada Department of Education, including fingerprinting, transcript requests, relocation, and personal expenses. Due to the demanding summer schedule, Fellows typically are not able to work during this period and should plan their finances to ensure they meet licensure requirements by summer’s end.
