The free, short application for the WISH Charter Schools Teacher Residency at Alder GSE is open! The application deadline, which is February 6th, 2026

WISH Schools is recruiting a cohort of teacher residents for the WISH Charter Schools 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 WISH Charter Schools teachers.

TUITION

$23,970

BENEFITS

$44,000 stipend (Residents are not employees of the school)

Reimbursement for testing and credentialing fees

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

-Bachelor’s degree completed by 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, US Citizen

Details For the 2026-2027 Residency Cohort:

WISH Charter Schools is looking for qualified applicants in the subjects 

• Special Education - Mild/Moderate 

• Single Subject Mathematics 

• Single Subject Science

WISH Charter Schools is looking for candidates to do the residency in the following cities:

• Los Angeles, California

KEY ADMISSIONS DATES:

Application Deadlines: February 6th, 2026

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

Laura Hayes (Director, Alder WIDE SoCal Teacher Residency)

Email: lhayes@icefps.org

OR

Dala Alvarez (Alder Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment)

Email: dalvarez@aldergse.edu | Phone Number: 650-313-4679

or schedule a time to meet with them here calendly.com/dalaalvarez