Welcome to the San Francisco Teacher Residency
Our Mission: Educational Equity for SF Students
The San Francisco Teacher Residency is a consortium of organizations that collaboratively prepare and support new teachers in order to improve academic achievement and social emotional development for students in San Francisco public schools.
Receive financial support to make your journey into the teaching profession more affordable
- Earn your Master’s degree and California Teaching Credential from Stanford University or the University of San Francisco at reduced costs – 40% tuition remission at USF and significant loan forgiveness at Stanford – in return for committing to teach for a minimum of three years in SFUSD
- Eligible for possible housing stipends upon completing SFTR
Our Partners
Learn to Teach for Social Justice
The San Francisco Teacher Residency has a strong commitment to preparing and supporting residents to teach for social justice.
An Affordable Route into Teaching
We ensure that participants are getting maximum financial, professional, and personal benefits from joining our program and teaching in SFUSD.
Live and Work in San Francisco
With SFTR, Residents and alumni experience the wonder of teaching and building community in San Francisco.