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. Review the eligibility and application requirements.
- 2. Attend an information session.
- 3. 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.
Applications are open for the 2026-27 school year (cohort 14) and are due December 12, 2025.Learn More and Apply
Fast Facts about STR
80%
of STR graduates stay in the field teaching through their fifth year in the classroom. (current Oct. 2022)
68%
of STR cohort 12 residents (2024-25) are BIPOC
268
educators have graduated from STR since the first cohort in 2012 (Dec. 2024)
87%
of Title I schools in Seattle have STR teachers in the classroom (June 2025)
2/3
grads are mentors for current residents, also receiving coaching and support (June 2025)
35%
of surveyed STR graduates have a school or district leadership role (surveyed Dec. 2022)
