Teacher Residency

Teacher Residency prepares passionate adults to become highly effective, driven educators through a year-long residency. Earn your teaching license, Master's degree, and stipend while learning from the best

Teacher Residency prepares passionate adults to become highly effective, driven educators through a year-long residency. Earn your teaching license, Master's degree, and stipend while learning from the best

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Learn the skills you'll actually use

If you're passionate about making a difference where it matters most, Teacher Residency offers a transformative path into teaching. Our apprenticeship model pairs you with a master teacher in high-need schools for a full year of hands-on learning. You'll earn your teaching license, complete a Master's degree, and receive a stipend—earning while learning in the classrooms that most need great teachers.

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The Opportunity

Teacher Residency prepares passionate educators through real-world apprenticeship. You'll spend a year co-teaching with a master teacher, learning to build relationships with students, and advocate for kids facing barriers. Earn your teaching license, Master's degree, and stipend—so pursuing education doesn't mean going into debt. We prepare teachers who choose challenging schools and have the skills to stay and transform lives.

The Opportunity

Teacher Residency prepares passionate educators through real-world apprenticeship. You'll spend a year co-teaching with a master teacher, learning to build relationships with students, and advocate for kids facing barriers. Earn your teaching license, Master's degree, and stipend—so pursuing education doesn't mean going into debt. We prepare teachers who choose challenging schools and have the skills to stay and transform lives.

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How it works

Year 1

Residency

You'll be placed in a classroom with an experienced mentor teacher for the entire school year, gradually taking on more responsibility as you build your skills.

Year 2+

Teaching with Support

Upon completion, you'll transition into your own classroom as a fully licensed teacher—but the support doesn't end there. Teacher Residency graduates receive continued coaching and professional development to ensure long-term success.

What You'll Earn

  • Teaching license

  • Master's degree in education

  • Annual stipend to support your living expenses

  • Job placement support upon completion

What Makes Teacher Residency Different

Learn by Doing

Traditional teacher prep programs rely heavily on theory. Teacher Residency puts you in a real classroom with real students from day one, so you're learning the skills you'll actually use.

Mentorship that Matters

Your mentor teacher is a carefully selected, experienced educator who will guide you, challenge you, and help you grow. This isn't observation—it's true apprenticeship.

Financial Support

You shouldn't have to choose between pursuing your passion and paying your bills. Teacher Residency provides a stipend so you can focus fully on becoming an excellent teacher.

Ready from Day One

By the time you have your own classroom, you'll have already taught hundreds of lessons, managed challenging situations, and built the confidence to lead.

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Application Timeline:

Applications open [Month]. Cohorts begin each [Season].

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

  • Minimum GPA of [X.X]

  • Pass background check

  • Commit to full-time residency for one academic year

Selection Process:

  1. Submit application and transcripts

  2. Complete written response questions

  3. Participate in interviews

  4. Attend a classroom observation day

Program Cost:

Residents receive a stipend and tuition support. Details provided upon acceptance.

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