Teacher Residency at Alder GSE at Culver City Unified
About the Employer
CULVER CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT At Culver City Unified School District, we take our responsibility seriously and are committed to excellence for all students in what we call The 4 A's: Academics, Athletics, Activities, and The Arts. Taking a Whole Child approach, our vision is that 100% of our students graduate from high school with unlimited opportunities in college and career, and are prepared to be successful in everything they endeavor to try.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Alder WIDE cohort is now recruiting a new cohort for the Culver City USD 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 Culver City USD.
Requirements / Qualifications
TUITION ~$23,290 tuition (final tuition set in Sept. 2026 for the Class of 2027) BENEFITS
- $30,000 stipend (Residents are not employees of the school)
- Reimbursement for testing and credentialing fees
- $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 APPLY NOW: Alder Application
Alder Teacher Residency Program Details: ALDER PROGRAM DETAILS
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 2027-2028 Residency Cohort: Culver City USD is looking for qualified applicants in the subjects Multiple Subject Dual Immersion/Bilingual Multiple Subject Special Education Single Subject Math Single Subject Science Culver City USD is looking for candidates to do the residency in the following cities: Culver City KEY ADMISSIONS DATES: Priority Application Deadline: October 9th, 2026 Fall Deadline: November 6th, 2026 Interviews: November to Early December 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
Requirements / Qualifications
TUITION ~$23,290 tuition (final tuition set in Sept. 2026 for the Class of 2027) BENEFITS
- $30,000 stipend (Residents are not employees of the school)
- Reimbursement for testing and credentialing fees
- $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 APPLY NOW: Alder Application
Alder Teacher Residency Program Details: ALDER PROGRAM DETAILS
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 2027-2028 Residency Cohort: Culver City USD is looking for qualified applicants in the subjects Multiple Subject Dual Immersion/Bilingual Multiple Subject Special Education Single Subject Math Single Subject Science Culver City USD is looking for candidates to do the residency in the following cities: Culver City KEY ADMISSIONS DATES: Priority Application Deadline: October 9th, 2026 Fall Deadline: November 6th, 2026 Interviews: November to Early December 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
Comments and Other Information
Culver City Unified School District is committed to centering diversity, equity, and inclusion, not only in our educational practices - but as a fundamental key to our hiring processes. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to work with all constituents and possess proven commitment to and experience in working in a diverse, multicultural environment.
The District supports and adheres to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital or parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical disability, medical condition, veteran status, genetic information gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, or the perception of one or more of such characteristics.
Comments and Other Information
Culver City Unified School District is committed to centering diversity, equity, and inclusion, not only in our educational practices - but as a fundamental key to our hiring processes. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to work with all constituents and possess proven commitment to and experience in working in a diverse, multicultural environment.
The District supports and adheres to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital or parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical disability, medical condition, veteran status, genetic information gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, or the perception of one or more of such characteristics.
Application Deadline
10/9/2026 12:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/4/2026
Contact
Catherine Cummings
310 842-4220 7503
310 842-4220 7503
Number of Openings
5
Salary
Single Rate
$30,000 Stipend
$30,000 Stipend
Length of Work Year
27/28 SY
Employment Type
Temporary