Aspire Teacher Residency at Alder GSE at Aspire Public Schools - Alameda County
Job Summary
Job Summary
Imagine: Earning your Master’s Degree and Teaching Credential in one year. Apprenticing four days a week with one of the best teachers in your residency school. Learning within a cohort of peers with whom you will work (and laugh) all year, paving the way to becoming lifelong friends and colleagues. Building a relationship with one of the best instructional leaders in K–12 education, who will advise and support you through one-on-one observation and dialogue. Engaging in critical conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion with your mentor, instructors, and peers. Receiving priority consideration for a full-time position upon completing the program. Doing all of this at a cost that is affordable and includes financial support! Teacher Residency Program Overview: The teacher residency program started in 2010 at Aspire Public Schools, and is now offered through a partnership between Aspire Public Schools and Alder Graduate School of Education. Residents receive a Master’s Degree and a California Teaching Credential.
Requirements / Qualifications
All interested applicants for the class of 2025-26 should meet the following requirements: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution completed by the end of June 2025. Eligible to work in the U.S. GPA of 3.0 or higher on the last 60 semester units or 90 quarter units is preferred. We believe GPA is one of multiple indicators of program readiness. If your GPA is under 2.65, you’ll have the opportunity to appeal and provide more context. Candidates with below a 2.0 GPA are not eligible for the program. See the Alder GPA Guide for more information.
Requirements / Qualifications
All interested applicants for the class of 2025-26 should meet the following requirements: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution completed by the end of June 2025. Eligible to work in the U.S. GPA of 3.0 or higher on the last 60 semester units or 90 quarter units is preferred. We believe GPA is one of multiple indicators of program readiness. If your GPA is under 2.65, you’ll have the opportunity to appeal and provide more context. Candidates with below a 2.0 GPA are not eligible for the program. See the Alder GPA Guide for more information.
Comments and Other Information
Financial Overview:
Residents receive a $51,000 stipend
24-25 tuition is $22,610 and grants that may defray the cost are available.
25-26 tuition will be determined in December of 2025.
Additional financial information for California Residents
Locations & Available Credentials
Residents apprentice at one of our schools in California. Visit Aspire’s Locations to learn more about our schools. Available credentials include:
Multiple Subject (K-8)
Single Subject (6-12): English, Math, Science or Social Studies
Special Education Mild/Moderate
Comments and Other Information
Financial Overview:
Residents receive a $51,000 stipend
24-25 tuition is $22,610 and grants that may defray the cost are available.
25-26 tuition will be determined in December of 2025.
Additional financial information for California Residents
Locations & Available Credentials
Residents apprentice at one of our schools in California. Visit Aspire’s Locations to learn more about our schools. Available credentials include:
Multiple Subject (K-8)
Single Subject (6-12): English, Math, Science or Social Studies
Special Education Mild/Moderate
Application Deadline
3/21/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
2/27/2025
Contact
Talent Manager
510-434-5000
510-434-5000
Number of Openings
5
Salary
Single Rate
51,000 Annually
51,000 Annually
Length of Work Year
2025-2026
Employment Type
Full Time