Calling all college seniors and alumni! St. Louis Teacher Residency is now accepting applications for our 2024 Cohort! Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Have you thought about using your degree towards a fulfilling teaching career? St. Louis Teacher Residency (STLTR) trains and supports aspiring educators (with a non-education undergraduate degree) to earn their teaching certification in one year. Through a model of rigorous clinical preparation, St. Louis Teacher Residency prepares teachers who are committed to St. Louis city’s public school students and capable of accelerating student achievement from the moment they enter the classroom!
The residency is designed as an apprenticeship program, leading candidates to earn their Missouri teacher certification in elementary education or secondary language arts, math, or science at the end of year one in the program. In the second year, candidates become a lead teacher-of-record while continuing to pursue their Master’s degree with our partner, Washington University in St. Louis. Graduates commit to teach with their partner school for an additional two years, dramatically impacting the students, families, and communities they serve!
Program Components:
St. Louis Teacher Residency provides candidates with an effective pathway into a career in education. During the residency, candidates will:
- Complete a rigorous full-year classroom apprenticeship, co-teaching with an experienced mentor teacher.
- Participate in aligned graduate-level coursework preparing them to effectively serve students in high-needs schools and classrooms.
- Earn initial teacher certification in the state of Missouri and a Master’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis’s University College.
- Receive ongoing instructional coaching during their first two years in the program.
Who We Seek:
We seek diverse candidates who believe that all students are capable of achieving ambitious goals and outcomes. In order to qualify, candidates must:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, in any area of study
- Have a minimum 2.50 overall GPA (we accept residents into a program with a lower GPA on a case-by-case basis)
- Commit to working with their partner school or district for four years
Financial Support:
During the initial apprenticeship year, residents receive a living stipend of at least $24,000, along with full health benefits. Residents are also guaranteed a permanent teaching position with one of our school partners upon completion of the apprenticeship year. In year 2, residents are a lead teacher in their own classroom earning a full-time teacher salary.
To Apply: Visit our website at https://www.stlteach.org/application or submit a resume on Handshake!
Early Admissions Deadline: December 1, 2023
Final Admissions Deadline: May 30, 2024
If you have any questions about the program or application, please email talent@stlteach.org or call (314) 246-0410. We look forward to receiving your application for our 2024 Cohort!
St. Louis Teacher Residency does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, color, age, disability, or any personal characteristic protected by applicable law.