Teach St. Louis Resident

Teach St. Louis Residency Program for 2026-2027 School Year

We're accepting applications to Teach St. Louis Residency Program for the 2026-2027 school year. Join the team through this exciting partnership.

The Ferguson-Florissant School District is a community of families and neighborhoods located in suburban St. Louis, MO. Fully-accredited by the state of Missouri, the district provides an excellent comprehensive educational program for nearly 10,000 students from preschool through 12th grade. The district is comprised of seven primary schools (PreK-2), six elementary schools (3-5), two sixth grade centers, two middle schools (7-8), two high schools and one alternative school as well as a nationally-recognized early education program, the PROBE gifted education program, the award-winning Challenger Learning Center, Little Creek Nature Area, a STEAM middle school and a STEAM high school.

The Ferguson-Florissant School District has earned a national reputation as an innovative educational leader, and the staff works continually to provide the highest quality instructional program for our students. The Ferguson-Florissant School District is committed to equity, inclusion, and ensuring that our staff can provide the best possible educational environment for students.

Position Overview

The FFSD Resident Teacher is a position created exclusively for persons accepted into Teach St. Louis' Residency program and committed to Ferguson-Florissant School District. 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, as well as a master's degree from Washington University.

Throughout the duration of the program, Resident Teachers will work in a Ferguson-Florissant School District school. Resident Teachers will complete their initial residency year at one of the program's 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 Ferguson-Florissant School District. In the second year as a lead-teacher, Teacher Residents continue coursework at Washington University, earning a Master of Art in Teaching and Learning.

Residency Program Components

Ferguson-Florissant School District 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 Ferguson-Florissant School District 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 Ferguson-Florissant 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 Ferguson-Florissant District school for 3 years after the initial apprenticeship year.

Eligibility

FFSD 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 classrooms. We look for candidates with a variety of backgrounds, including recent college graduates, working professionals, career changers, and those currently in support roles at FFSD. To be eligible to apply, all candidates must have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree completed by July 2026, in any area of study
• Cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher
• A commitment to work at Ferguson-Florissant School District for a total of four years pending annual recommendation for renewal based on evaluations.

Compensation & Benefits

During the initial apprenticeship year, residents receive a salary of $24,000 provided by Ferguson-Florissant School District, along with full health benefits and paid time off. Residents are also eligible for a teaching position at Ferguson-Florissant School District upon completion of the apprenticeship year. In year two (2), Teacher Residents become lead-teachers earning a full-time teacher salary and comprehensive benefit package so long as they retain their provisional certification.

To Apply

All Ferguson Florissant School District Teacher Residents must first apply and be accepted into Teach St. Louis and then interview and be accepted by Ferguson-Florissant School District. Upon full acceptance, Teacher Residents will be matched with a training site placement in a Ferguson-Florissant school.

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

Final Admission Deadline: May 25, 2026

Once accepted into Teach St. Louis, candidates must apply directly for a placement within Ferguson Florissant as a Resident by completing this online application.

Learn More: For more information on Teach St. Louis' partnership with Ferguson-Florissant School District, please visit 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. We look forward to receiving your application for the FFSD Teacher Resident opportunity!

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.

Ferguson-Florissant School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.