
Aspire Teacher Residency at Alder GSE at Aspire Public Schools - Alameda County
Job Summary
Job Summary
The free, short application for the Aspire Bay Area Teacher Residency at Alder GSE is now open (September 1, 2025)! The application deadline is October 10, 2025. This Fall Aspire is recruiting a cohort of teacher residents for their Teacher Residency. This is an innovative and affordable pathway to a full-time teaching career in our community. Residents earn their Master’s Degree and Teaching Credential in just one year through the Alder Graduate School of Education, while joining a supportive, mentor-based program with an emphasis on social justice and equity. After the year of residency, graduates receive priority hiring as Aspire Bay teachers. TUITION ~$23,970 tuition (final tuition set in Dec. 2025 for the Class of 2027) BENEFITS $51,000 stipend (Residents are not employees of the school) Up to $15,000 in state and federal grants for residents from varying credential areas Up to $55K in federal financial aid/loans and the opportunity to apply for scholarships Master's Degree and Credential Priority hiring for a full-time position at the school of residency APPLY NOW: https://aldergse.edu/apply/ Alder Teacher Residency Program Details: https://aldergse.edu/academic-programs/masters-credential-teacher-residency/
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications -Bachelor’s degree completed by the end of June 2026 -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
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications -Bachelor’s degree completed by the end of June 2026 -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
Comments and Other Information
Details For the 2025-2026 Residency Cohort:
Aspire Bay is looking for qualified applicants in the subjects
SPED
Math
Social Science
English
Science
Multiple Subject
K-12 Partner is looking for candidates to do the residency in the following cities:
East Palo Alto
Richmond
Oakland
KEY ADMISSIONS DATES:
Priority Application Deadline: October 10th, 2025
Fall Deadline: November 3rd, 2025
Winter Deadline: February 6th, 2026
Spring Deadline: March 20th, 2026
Interviews: November to Early December
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Izamary Rios via email at irios@aldergse.edu or schedule a time to chat here.
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
Details For the 2025-2026 Residency Cohort:
Aspire Bay is looking for qualified applicants in the subjects
SPED
Math
Social Science
English
Science
Multiple Subject
K-12 Partner is looking for candidates to do the residency in the following cities:
East Palo Alto
Richmond
Oakland
KEY ADMISSIONS DATES:
Priority Application Deadline: October 10th, 2025
Fall Deadline: November 3rd, 2025
Winter Deadline: February 6th, 2026
Spring Deadline: March 20th, 2026
Interviews: November to Early December
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Izamary Rios via email at irios@aldergse.edu or schedule a time to chat here.
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