Alder GSE Teacher Residency 2027-2028 School Year at Pittsburg Unified School District

About the Employer

Pittsburg Unified School District (PUSD) is a K-12 district that serves the community of Pittsburg, California. The school system is committed to providing an excellent opportunity for all students to learn. PUSD is approximately 50 minutes from downtown San Francisco with a direct line on Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). Pittsburg Unified School District serves more than 11,000 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The District also provides our community with an outstanding public preschool program and award-winning adult education school (PAEC). The District Comprises: 8 Elementary Schools, 3 Junior High Schools, 1 Comprehensive High School, 1 Alternative Education High School, Adult Education, Independent study, Alternative learning experiences, and Early Childhood Education. The Pittsburg community values the quality of their school system and the opportunities provided to all children. We are thankful to our community and residents for supporting school bond measures and parcel taxes which help support the education of our scholars.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The free, short application for the Pittsburg Unified School District (PUSD) Teacher Residency at Alder GSE is now open! The next application deadline is February 5th. PUSD is recruiting a cohort of teacher residents for the PUSD 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 PUSD teachers. TUITION ~$23,970 tuition for class of 2026-2027 BENEFITS $40,000 living stipend (Residents are not employees of the school) $10,000 Golden State Grant (via either the state or Alder) Additional funding for SPED candidates may be available Up to $5,600 in state/ federal grants Alder Tuition Scholarship of up to $10,000 Up to $20,500 in federal loans Priority hiring for a full-time position at PUSD 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 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 KEY ADMISSIONS DATES: Fall Deadline: November 6th, 2026 Winter Deadline: February 5th, 2027; Spring Deadline: March 19th, 2027 (if positions are available) Interviews: November to Early December and March to April (if positions are available) FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Sebastian Franco at sfranco@aldergse.edu or schedule a time to meet with them through Calendly.

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