Alder Teacher Residency Program (Earn your Teaching Credential and Master's Degree in one year) at Salinas City Elementary
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
1/30/2026
Contact
Elizabeth Vela
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Single Rate
$43,800 Living Stipend for 26/27
Stipend
Length of Work Year
185
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Summary
Job Summary
The free, short application for the Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) Teacher Residency at Alder GSE is now open!
Alder is recruiting a cohort of teacher residents for the MCOE 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 are hired as teachers in the Salinas City Elementary School District.
Feel free to watch their impact video here:
https://aldergse.edu/stories/our-impact/
Alder Teacher Residency Program Details:
https://aldergse.org/academic-programs/masters-credential-teacher-residency/
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree completed by the end of June 2026
-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
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree completed by the end of June 2026
-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
Comments and Other Information
Tuition:
$23,970 tuition
Benefits:
$43,800 stipend (Residents are not employees of the school)
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 in 1 year
Priority hiring for a full-time position at the school of residency
Requirements/Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree completed by the end of June 2026
-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:
SCESD is looking for qualified applicants in the following subjects:
-Special Education TK-6
-Multiple Subject TK-6
-Bilingual Multiple Subject (Spanish) TK-6
Key Admission Dates:
Priority Application Deadline: October 10th, 2025
Fall Deadline: November 3rd, 2025
Winter Deadline: February 6th, 2026
Spring Deadline: March 20th, 2026
Interviews: November to Early December and March to April (if positions are available)
For more information, contact:
Sebastian Franco at sfranco@aldergse.edu or schedule a time to meet with them through https://calendly.com/sfranco-aldergse/30min.
Comments and Other Information
Tuition:
$23,970 tuition
Benefits:
$43,800 stipend (Residents are not employees of the school)
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 in 1 year
Priority hiring for a full-time position at the school of residency
Requirements/Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree completed by the end of June 2026
-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:
SCESD is looking for qualified applicants in the following subjects:
-Special Education TK-6
-Multiple Subject TK-6
-Bilingual Multiple Subject (Spanish) TK-6
Key Admission Dates:
Priority Application Deadline: October 10th, 2025
Fall Deadline: November 3rd, 2025
Winter Deadline: February 6th, 2026
Spring Deadline: March 20th, 2026
Interviews: November to Early December and March to April (if positions are available)
For more information, contact:
Sebastian Franco at sfranco@aldergse.edu or schedule a time to meet with them through https://calendly.com/sfranco-aldergse/30min.
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