The free, short application for the Aspire Bay Area Teacher Residency at Alder GSE is now
open! The upcoming application deadline is February 5, 2027.
The Aspire Bay Area cohort is now recruiting a new cohort for the Aspire Bay Area 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 Aspire Bay Area
TUITION
$24,820
$51,000 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 2027-2028 Residency Cohort:
Aspire Bay is looking for qualified applicants in the subjects
K-12 Partner is looking for candidates to do the residency in the following cities:
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
Brenda Mercado at BMercado@aldergse.edu or schedule a time to meet with them here
Aspire now has 36 community-based schools serving over 15,000 students in California. Our schools range from TK through 12th grade. Teachers and parents partner closely to ensure students are prepared to succeed in college, career, and life.
Join a network that is paving the way for every scholar to reach their potential on the journey to college and beyond. Teach with us and cultivate your practice within structures that set you up for success. Lead with us and take advantage of professional development opportunities tailored to your needs. Join a collaborative framework that places scholars at the center.
For more information and to apply, visit http://aspirepublicschools.org/join/.
