The free, short application for the Vallejo Unified School District Teacher Residency at Alder GSE is now open (September 1, 2026)! The application deadline is October 9, 2026. Vallejo Unified School District is now recruiting a new cohort for the Vallejo Unified School District–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 Vallejo Unified School District. TUITION ~$23,290 tuition (final tuition set in Sept. 2026 for the Class of 2027) BENEFITS $32,000 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 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 Details For the 2026-2027 Residency Cohort: Vallejo Unified School District is looking for qualified applicants in the subjects Multiple Subject/Elementary Multiple Subject - Dual Immersion/Bilingual Special Education - Mild/Moderate Single Subject English Single Subject Mathematics Single Subject Science Single Subject Social Science Vallejo Unified School District is looking for candidates to do the residency in the following cities: Vallejo City KEY ADMISSIONS DATES: Priority Application Deadline: October 9th, 2026 Fall Deadline: November 6th, 2026 Winter Deadline: February 5th, 2027 Spring Deadline: March 19th, 2027 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Izamary Rios at irios@aldergse.edu or schedule a time to meet with them here.