Why Magis?

What will a participant receive from Magis Catholic Teacher Corps?

• Superb academic preparation with a full scholarship graduate degree
• Hands-on, experiential experience as a Catholic school teacher for 2 years
• Multiple layers of support from supervisors, mentor teachers, administrators and peers

During the two years of service, Magis teachers:

• Receive a modest living stipend
• Receive affordable, furnished housing, arranged by the program and partner diocese
• Are eligible for loan deferment
• Receive a full scholarship covering all tuition, summer food and housing, and fees.

Upon completion of the program, Magis teachers:

• Have two years of experience teaching in a Catholic school
• Qualify for teaching licensure in the state of Nebraska as well as reciprocal licensing for other states
• Receive a full-scholarship Master’s degree from Creighton University
• Are members of a wonderful network of professional support
• Experience tremendous personal, professional, and spiritual growth 

By joining Magis Catholic Teacher Corps, participants don’t just get the opportunity to serve in a Catholic school – they get professional preparation that will enable them to make a deep and profound difference in the lives of the children they serve. The academic plan of study intensively prepares teachers by integrating graduate level coursework with an immersion teaching experience. Throughout their two years teaching in Catholic schools, Magis teachers earn a Masters degree from Creighton University. Upon graduation, they are eligible for state licensure as a teacher.

In preparation for their profession in education, Magis teachers engage in a rigorous graduate program. Courses are completed through intensive on-campus study during the summer and through online courses during the school year. Classes are taught by faculty who provide our teachers with the theoretical framework needed to achieve success in the classroom.

Because Magis accepts certified and initial licensure teachers, there are multiple degree options for candidates.

Learn more about the programs and admissions process

What kind of support can a Magis teacher expect?

The most important service Magis Catholic Teacher Corps can provide its teachers is a solid network of support, both to enable professional growth and to encourage personal and spiritual development. Supervision is a crucial element of the Magis teacher formation process, and is often cited by magis teachers as the key element that enables them to flourish as teachers. All Magis teachers have at least three support resources at their disposal throughout their two years in the program:

• An academic supervisor
• The school principal
• A designated mentor teacher in their local school

Principals provide ongoing formative and summative evaluations of the teacher’s teaching, community, and spiritual formation. Mentor teachers serve a non-evaluative role by helping Magis teachers orient to their new city and school, conferencing with them about instructional and curricular goals on a regular basis, and reflecting with the Magis teacher about successes and struggles in and out of the classroom.

Magis Catholic Teacher Corps seeks individuals who are considering a vocation to teaching. We understand that furthering your education is a sacrifice, and Magis does not want new teachers to have the burden of debt upon completion of their graduate studies. Therefore, tuition for all graduate studies is fully funded. Additionally, the program covers the cost of rent for modest housing accommodations for the community living component. All food and housing is also covered during the summer months.

Magis teachers begin receiving their stipends in the first month of full service (August). These stipends will be used to help pay shared food costs, books for courses and any personal expenses (car, car insurance, cell phone, etc.). The stipend permits a student to live comfortably with a modest budget while in the program.

Students are not allowed to have an additional part-time job, however, stipends earned from coaching or additional extra-curricular school duties may be earned.

While the large majority of costs are covered by the program, new teachers should consider the following expenses during their first summer since they will not receive their first stipend until August.

• Book fees
• Spending money
• Certification costs

Note: While a student in Magis, students receive full loan deferment.