Our mission is to recruit, prepare, and retain high quality elementary and special education teachers for students furthest from educational justice in Seattle Public Schools.
We are a community of educators with a fierce passion and commitment to equity. Join the Seattle Teacher Residency program and gain the tools needed to become an exceptional teacher in Seattle Public Schools. Earn a living stipend, a Masters in Teaching (MIT) degree from the University of Washington, and the opportunity to impact the lives of public school students.
Application Process for Candidates
- 1.Let us know you’re interested in the Seattle Teacher Residency program. Sign up for our mailing list to receive updates on application dates and requirements.
- 2. Review the eligibility and application requirements.
- 3. Attend an information session. Info sessions are held twice a month online and in-person by request of organization or candidate.
- 4. Meet with a recruiter. To help you stay on track with your application requirements, you can schedule an appointment, in-person, over the phone or remotely. We’re here to help answer any questions you might have about the program.
We are now looking for new candidates for Cohort 12! Use this document to apply! Learn More
Fast Facts about STR
80%
of STR graduates stay in the field teaching through their fifth year in the classroom. (revised October 2023)
77%
of Cohort 11 (2023-24) identify as identifying as Black, Indigenous or people of color (BIPOC). (revised June 2023)
60%
of STR graduates on average identify as Black, Indigenous or people of color (BIPOC). (revised June 2023)
33%
of Seattle Public Schools' Title I elementary hires have graduated from the STR program.
