Teacher Residency - Da Vinci Schools and Alder Graduate School of Education at Da Vinci Schools

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About Da Vinci Schools We are a thriving non-profit network of free, public charter schools open to all students in California. Da Vinci Schools operate five high schools, a unique elementary model combining homeschool with on-campus instruction, and a post-secondary pathway leading to college degree completion. At Da Vinci, students are preparing for college, career and life simultaneously through a project-based, real-world curriculum that is shaped by industry and higher education partnerships to ensure our students have access to a broad range of choices when they leave Da Vinci. Our student community is comprised of close to 2,700 students in grades TK-16 from 119 zip codes across Los Angeles County. Our student demographics are: 85% identify as students of color, 38% qualify for free or reduced-price meals, 4% are English language learners, and 12% receive special education services. Da Vinci Schools has received national recognition as One of America’s Most Innovative Educational Organizations and 1 of only 10 schools in the U.S. to win a $10 million XQ ‘Super School’ grant to reimagine high school. Dr. David Brown, the former executive director of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, said, "Da Vinci Schools are among the very finest I’ve seen.” Get to know Da Vinci Schools through the following video and website: https://vimeo.com/77631211 http://davincischools.org/ ***We prioritize assembling a staff that reflects our student diversity. Spanish-speaking a plus. EOE***

Job Summary

Job Summary

The free, short application for the Da Vinci Schools Teacher Residency at Alder GSE is now open! (September 1, 2026)! The application deadline is October 9, 2026. The Alder WIDE cohort is now recruiting a new cohort for the Da Vinci Schools Alder GSE Teacher Residency Program. This innovative and affordable pathway offers aspiring educators a direct route to becoming a full-time teacher in our community. In just one year, residents earn both a Master’s Degree and a Teaching Credential while gaining hands-on experience in the classroom. The program combines rigorous coursework led by Alder GSE faculty with a mentorship-based, co-teaching model in the TK12 classroom to develop highly effective educators. Upon completion of the residency, graduates receive priority consideration for full-time teaching positions within Da Vinci Schools. TUITION ~$23,290 tuition (final tuition set in Sept. 2026 for the Class of 2027) BENEFITS $44,000 stipend (Residents are not employees of the school) Reimbursement for testing and credentialing fees $10,000 Golden State Teacher Grant (via either the state or Alder) Additional funding for SPED candidates may be available Up to $5,600 in federal grants Alder Tuition Scholarship of up to $10,000 Up to $20,500 in federal loans Priority hiring consideration for a full-time position APPLY NOW: https://aldergse.edu/apply/ Alder Teacher Residency Program Details: https://aldergse.edu/academic-programs/masters-credential-teacher-residency/ Requirements / Qualifications -Bachelor’s degree completed by the end of June 2027 -A grade point average (GPA) of 2.65 preferred; under 2.65 GPA should still apply -Eligible to work in the United States: DACA, permanent residency, or U.S. citizen Details For the 2027-2028 Residency Cohort: Da Vinci Schools is looking for qualified applicants in the subjects Special Education - Mild/Moderate Single Subject Mathematics Single Subject Science Multiple Subject Da Vi

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