Position Overview:  The KIPP Resident Teacher is a position created exclusively for persons accepted into Teach St. Louis’ Residency program and committed to KIPP: St. Louis.  Teach St. Louis is designed as an apprenticeship program where program participants earn their Missouri teaching licensure in Elementary Education or Secondary Math, Science, or ELA. Participants also earn a master’s degree from Washington University. Throughout the duration of the program, Resident Teachers work in a KIPP: St. Louis school. Resident Teachers will complete their initial residency year at one of the program's KIPP training sites, co-teaching with an experienced mentor teacher.  After successful completion of the residency year, Teacher Residents are certified and become lead-teachers within the KIPP network. In the second year as a lead-teacher, Teacher Residents continue coursework at Washington University, earning a Master of Art in Teaching and Learning at the end of year two. 

Residency Program Components:

KIPP and Teach St. Louis partner to provide Teacher Residents with an accelerated and cost-effective pathway into a career in education. Teacher Residents will: 

• Complete a rigorous full-year classroom apprenticeship, co-teaching Monday - Thursday with an experienced mentor teacher at a KIPP training site school.  

• On Fridays and one weekday evening, participate in aligned graduate-level coursework with Teach St. Louis, preparing them to effectively serve students in urban schools and KIPP classrooms. 

• Earn initial teacher certification in the state of Missouri and a Master’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis.

• Receive ongoing instructional coaching during their first two years in the program.

• Commit to lead-teach in a KIPP: St. Louis school for 3 years after the initial apprenticeship year.

Compensation & Benefits:

During the initial apprenticeship year, residents receive a salary of $30,000 provided by KIPP: St. Louis,  along with full health benefits and paid time off. Residents are also provided a permanent teaching position at KIPP upon completion of the apprenticeship year. In year 2, Teacher Residents become lead-teachers earning a full-time teacher salary.

Eligibility: 

KIPP Teacher Residents are diverse candidates who believe that all students are capable of academic achievement and are ready to make a difference in St. Louis schools. We look for candidates with a variety of backgrounds, including recent college graduates, working professionals, and career changers. To be eligible to apply, all candidates must have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree completed by July 2025, in any area of study

• Cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher

• A commitment to work at KIPP School District for a total of four years.

To Apply:

All Teacher Residents must first apply and be accepted into Teach St. Louis and then interview and be accepted by KIPP: St. Louis.  Upon full acceptance, Teacher Residents will be matched with a training site placement at KIPP. 

First Step: Apply to Teach St. Louis by completing this online application. Please indicate on the application you’re interested in the KIPP Teacher Resident position. 

Final Admission Deadline: May 31, 2025

Learn More: 

For more information on Teach St. Louis’ partnership with KIPP: St. Louis, please visit http://www.teachstlouis.org.  If you’d like to set-up an informational call with our Talent Team prior to applying, please fill out a residency interest form or email talent@stlteach.org. We look forward to receiving your application for our 2025 Cohort!

Teach St. Louis believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables our teachers and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the students and communities that we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, Teach St. Louis hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, color, age, disability, or any personal characteristic protected by applicable law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.