The free, short application for the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) Teacher Residency at Alder GSE is now open! The application deadline for Priority Round is October 10, 2025. 

This Fall, SMCOE is recruiting a cohort of teacher residents for the SMCOE Teacher Residency. 

Our school district is a partner of this program.  If you are interested in becoming a teacher for South San Francisco Unified School District and earn a credential in the area(s) of Education Specialist - SPED, Single Subject Math or Single Subject Science. 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 SMCOE teachers.

TUITION

~$23,290 tuition (final tuition will be set in Dec. 2025 for the Class of 2026) 

BENEFITS

$41,250 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 in 1 year

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

-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

Details For the 2026-2027 Residency Cohort:

SMCOE is looking for qualified applicants in the subjects 

• Special Education Mild/Moderate

• Single Subject Math

• Single Subject Science

• Multiple Subject 

• Multiple Subject Bilingual (Spanish & Mandarin)

South San Francisco Unified School District is looking for candidates to do the
residency in the following cities:

• South San Francisco Unified School District: South San Francisco, and parts of Daly City and San Bruno

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 and March to April (if positions are available)

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