Teacher Residency - Da Vinci Schools and Alder Graduate School of Education

The free, short application for the Da Vinci Schools Teacher Residency at Alder GSE is open! The application deadline, which is October 10, 2025. Da Vinci Schools is recruiting a cohort of teacher residents for the Da Vinci Schools 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 Da Vinci Schools teachers. TUITION $23,290 tuition BENEFITS $44,000 stipend (Residents are not employees of the school) Reimbursement for testing and credentialing fees Up to $15,000 in state and federal grants for residents from varying credential areas Up to $55K in federal financial aid/loans and the opportunity to apply for scholarships Master's Degree and Credential 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 July 2026 -A grade point average (GPA) of 2.65 preferred, under 2.65 GPA should still apply -Eligible to work in the United States Details For the 2026-2027 Residency Cohort: Da Vinci Schools is looking for qualified applicants in the subjects Special Education - Mild/Moderate Single Subject Mathematics Single Subject Science Da Vinci Schools is looking for candidates to do the residency in the following cities: Los Angeles, California KEY ADMISSIONS DATES: Application Deadlines: October 10. 2025 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Dala Alvarez - Associate Director of Recruitment and Admissions Email: DAlvarez@aldergse.edu About Da Vinci Schools We are a thriving non-profit network of free, public charter schools open to all students in California. Da Vinci Schools operate five high schools, a unique elementary model combining homeschool with on-campus instruction, and a post-secondary pathway leading to college degree completion. At Da Vinci, students are preparing for college, career and life simultaneously through a project-based, real-world curriculum that is shaped by industry and higher education partnerships to ensure our students have access to a broad range of choices when they leave Da Vinci. Our student community is comprised of close to 2,700 students in grades TK-16 from 119 zip codes across Los Angeles County. Our student demographics are: 85% identify as students of color, 38% qualify for free or reduced-price meals, 4% are English language learners, and 12% receive special education services. Da Vinci Schools has received national recognition as One of America’s Most Innovative Educational Organizations and 1 of only 10 schools in the U.S. to win a $10 million XQ ‘Super School’ grant to reimagine high school. Dr. David Brown, the former executive director of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, said, "Da Vinci Schools are among the very finest I’ve seen.” Get to know Da Vinci Schools through the following video and website: https://vimeo.com/77631211 http://davincischools.org/ ***We prioritize assembling a staff that reflects our student diversity. Spanish-speaking a plus. EOE***

Salary : $15,000 - $55,000