Seattle Teacher Residency

Income, language, and race too often predict academic achievement in Seattle. Schools can and must be an important means to change this inequity and improve educational outcomes for students. The Seattle Teacher Residency deepens this commitment by recruiting, preparing, and supporting teachers equipped to make sure that each student excels and feels connected to the school community, regardless of circumstance.

Join the Seattle Teacher Residency and gain the tools needed to become an effective teacher in the classroom. Earn a generous stipend of $18,500, a Master's in Teaching degree from the University of Washington, and the opportunity to change the lives of students in impacted communities in Seattle Public Schools.

Whether you’re an undergraduate student preparing to get your Master’s degree in education or a professional changing careers, we encourage you to apply to become a STR Resident. Our mission: to accelerate student achievement through the preparation, support and retention of a group of exceptional teachers in Seattle Public Schools whose diversity reflects the demographics of their students. Together we can make a difference. Join us.

To apply for the Seattle Teacher Residency program, you must:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree by the time the program starts
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Meet UW admission requirements including endorsement standards and state required competencies by the end of the program date
• Successfully complete the WEST-B test before the program start date
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States

This is an entry-level position and no prior teaching experience is required to complete the program.

Benefits:

• Stipend of $18,500
• Receive a Washington state teaching certificate K-8
• Prepare for a second endorsement in Special Education or English Language Learners
• Matched with a mentor teacher for a year-long apprenticeship in Seattle Public Schools
• Master's in Teaching degree from the University of Washington
• Graduate level coursework aligned with field experience
• Upon successful completion of the program, candidates have a binding contract and priority hiring with Seattle Public Schools
• Access to STR Alumni Network and Alliance for Education Partnerships

Candidates commit to working in Seattle Public Schools for 5 years after their Residency year.

The Seattle Teacher Residency has two application cycles per year, Early Application: October 21, 2022 and Final Application: January 20, 2023

Apply and learn more at www.seattleteacherresidency.org.