Memphis Teacher Residency (MTR) is a faith-based, non-profit organization founded in 2009 to recruit, train, and support effective teachers in a Christian context. MTR accomplishes this goal through three programs: a teacher residency training program and two summer academic enrichment camps. Residents are college graduates invited to train with a mentor, receive coaching, and participate in Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) coursework through Christian Brothers University. In addition, residents receive housing and a living stipend. During the residency year, participants earn their master’s degree and teach for a full academic year in a mentor’s classroom. While some residents do have undergraduate teacher training prior to the residency, others do not and become a certified teacher at the end of the residency year. Upon graduating from the program, residents agree to teach in Memphis high needs schools for three additional years.
-Bachelor’s Degree
-Minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA
-Committed to four-year program in Memphis
-Displays key qualities of being a driver, leader, learner, and servant
-Aligned to MTR vision and mission
-Summer opportunities for undergraduate students: STEM Fellowship or MTR Camp Literacy Fellowship
-Complete a Master’s degree in cohort model (tuition covered)
-Housing provided at Crosstown Concourse
-Monthly living stipend
-Internship in partner school under mentor supervision
-Weekly observations from MTR instructional coach
-State of Tennessee Educator License granted
-Job placement support in an MTR partner school
-Three-year teaching commitment
-Continued MTR instructional coaching
-On-going professional development through MTR University
-Access to classroom resources
-Participation in MTR community events
-Opportunities to continue teaching in Memphis schools
-Opportunities to mentor MTR residents
-On-going professional development through MTR University
-Access to classroom resources
-Participation in MTR community events
Earn Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
through Christian Brothers University
Intensive classroom experience under mentor supervision
Foster personal and professional relationships through intentional events and shared housing
Strategic staffing strategy for 3-year teaching commitment following residency year
State of Tennessee Educator License
Staffing and coaching support throughout 4-year program
$14,400 stipend for the residency year
100% of Master’s degree tuition covered by AmeriCorps or other programs
Housing provided during residency year
Average $45,000 starting salary upon graduation
Eligibility for multiple student loan forgiveness programs
With among the lowest costs of living in the U.S., your salary goes further in Memphis
Elementary Education
Secondary: English
Secondary: Math
Secondary: Biology
Secondary: Chemistry
Secondary: Physics
Secondary: History
K-12: ESL
Classes of 2010-2021
Classes of 2010-2019, as of May 2022
Serving in a teacher, school leader or other K-12 role.
Fall Recruiting Events & Calendar
Applications open: September 1, 2022
Virtual Visits: August 17, September 9, September 30, 2022
In-Person Preview Days: September 9 & September 30, 2022
Fall Applications Due: November 13, 2022
Selection Weekend: December 9-10, 2022
Offers Extended: December 14, 2022
Acceptance Deadline: January 6, 2023
Praxis Test Deadline: February 17, 2023
In-Person Preview Day: January 20, 2023
Virtual Visit: January 25, 2023
Applications Due: March 5, 2023
Virtual Selection Day: March 24, 2023
Offers Extended: March 29.2023
Acceptance Deadline: April 3, 2023
Praxis Test Deadline: April 21, 2023