Alder Teacher Residency Program, 2027/2028 School Year at San Rafael City Schools
Job Summary
Job Summary
The free, short application for the San Rafael City Schools Teacher Residency at Alder GSE is now open (September 1, 2026)! The application deadline is October 9, 2026. San Rafael City Schools is now recruiting a new cohort for the San Rafael City School–Alder GSE Teacher Residency Program. This innovative and affordable pathway offers aspiring educators a direct route to becoming a full-time teacher in our community. In just one year, residents earn both a Master’s Degree and a Teaching Credential while gaining hands-on experience in the classroom. The program combines rigorous coursework led by Alder GSE faculty with a mentorship-based, co-teaching model in the TK12 classroom to develop highly effective educators. Upon completion of the residency, graduates receive priority consideration for full-time teaching positions within the San Rafael City Schools District.
Requirements / Qualifications
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 Details For the 2025-2026 Residency Cohort: San Rafael City Schools is looking for qualified applicants in the subjects Multiple Subject/Elementary Multiple Subject - Dual Immersion/Bilingual Special Education - Mild/Moderate Single Subject Mathematics Single Subject Science
Requirements / Qualifications
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 Details For the 2025-2026 Residency Cohort: San Rafael City Schools is looking for qualified applicants in the subjects Multiple Subject/Elementary Multiple Subject - Dual Immersion/Bilingual Special Education - Mild/Moderate Single Subject Mathematics Single Subject Science
Comments and Other Information
TUITION
~$23,290 tuition (final tuition set in Sept. 2026 for the Class of 2027)
BENEFITS
$40,000 stipend (Residents are not employees of the school)
$10,000 Golden State Teacher Grant (via either the state or Alder)
Additional funding for SPED candidates may be available
Up to $5,600 in federal grants
Alder Tuition Scholarship of up to $10,000
Up to $20,500 in federal loans
Priority hiring consideration for a full-time position
Comments and Other Information
TUITION
~$23,290 tuition (final tuition set in Sept. 2026 for the Class of 2027)
BENEFITS
$40,000 stipend (Residents are not employees of the school)
$10,000 Golden State Teacher Grant (via either the state or Alder)
Additional funding for SPED candidates may be available
Up to $5,600 in federal grants
Alder Tuition Scholarship of up to $10,000
Up to $20,500 in federal loans
Priority hiring consideration for a full-time position
Application Deadline
10/9/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/1/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
20
Salary
Single Rate
$40,000 Stipend, paid in monthly installments Stipend
$40,000 Stipend, paid in monthly installments Stipend
Length of Work Year
2027-2028
Employment Type
Full Time