How to Apply to the Teacher Residency

We are now accepting applications on a rolling basis. 

We begin matching Residents in school site placements in April, so submit your application today.

Our Vision

Adam Carter

Adam Carter

Executive Director of Marshall Street

We want to create a system that serves all students well. And if you want to be a part of that kind of change, of a system that at its heart is about equity, you should join us.

Application Process

The Teacher Residency applications follow a six-step process:

Step 1: Learn About Our Program + Approach
Step 2: Complete the Online Application

The first step in the process is to create an online application. This includes:

  • Submitting a resumé
  • Answering the question: Please tell us why you want to become a teacher, including your professional, educational, and personal path towards making this decision
    • Answers can be a short essay (approximately 200 words), video (approximately 3-5 minutes), a slide deck, or any other format that allows candidates to share authentically
    • Responses should fully answer the question and provide insight into the candidate’s path to teaching. Make sure to include details about life experiences and factors driving the candidate toward a career in education
  • Providing unofficial copy of your undergraduate transcripts
  • Providing names and email addresses of three references we can contact to learn more about your experience working with youth and/or related work experience
Step 3: Phone Interview

Following the submission of the online application, we’ll conduct a phone interview to discuss short answer responses, motivations, and experience.

Step 4: Short Response

After the phone interview, we will ask you to complete a short answer response about why this program is a good fit for you.

Step 5: Virtual Face-to-Face Interview

Following your response, we’ll conduct a video interview to delve deeper into reflections and questions.

Step 6: Admissions

If you are accepted into our program and decide to enroll, you will need to provide the following documents:

  • A signed enrollment agreement
  • Proof that you have attempted, passed, or signed up for the CSET
  • Official Transcripts
Step 6: Cooperating Teacher Matching

When you are accepted into the program, you will be matched with a Cooperating Teacher based on subject area, location preferences, and information provided during the application process.

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Program Fast Facts

  • Earn a California Preliminary Single Subject Credential in one year
  • Be immersed in a classroom alongside a Cooperating Teacher four days per week, and spend your 5th day focused on your own learning and coursework
  • Learn to teach in a program designed specifically for a personalized approach to teaching and learning
  • Engage in critical conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Have the support of a team of educators and peers dedicated to your success

Begin your application today!

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Financial Overview

The Summit Learning Teacher Residency provides an affordable and supportive path to a rewarding and successful teaching career. As a Summit Learning Teacher Resident, you pay tuition and receive:

  • A California Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential
  • A living stipend disbursed during your Residency year
  • Access to needs-based scholarships
  • The option to apply your coursework towards a Master’s degree in Education (in progress, more information about this option will be available soon)

More information about submitting your scholarship application will be provided during the interview process.

Scholarships

The Teacher Residency offers needs-based scholarships for Residents who demonstrate financial need.

We take into account:

  • Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of applicants
  • Any qualitative factors outlined in the application
  • The availability of scholarship funds

Other factors, such as diversity and merit, may be considered by the committee when making decisions.

More information about submitting an application for a scholarship is provided during the interview process.