Your passion and commitment to equity. STR’s mission-driven teacher preparation. Creating strong teachers for Seattle students.
Join the Seattle Teacher Residency and gain the tools needed to become an exceptional teacher in poverty-impacted schools. Earn a generous stipend, a Master in Teaching degree from the University of Washington, and the opportunity to impact the lives of students in Seattle Public Schools who are furthest from educational justice.
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. Download the application checklist.
- 3. Attend an information session. Info sessions are held twice a month, once online, and once in-person in the Seattle area.
- 4. Meet with a recruiter. To help you stay on track with your application requirements, you can schedule an appointment, in-person or over the phone. We’re here to help answer any questions you might have about the program.
The STR program has two application cycles, with deadlines in October and January. Both application cycles are for a June start. Learn More
Events
Final Application Deadline for STR Cohort 9 (2021-22)
Fri 01/22/21, 11:59pm PT
February 2021 Information Session #1
Tue 02/02/21, 12:00-1:00pm PT
February 2021 Information Session #2
Thu 02/18/21, 4:00-5:00pm PT
Facts about STR
40%
Over 40% of STR graduates identify as people of color, compared to the district average of 20%
33%
Over 1/3rd of SPS's Title I elementary hires come from the STR program
80%
Over 80% of STR graduates remain teaching in SPS in their 3rd, 4th, and 5th year
