Pittsburg USD - Alder GSE Teacher Residency
IMAGINE
- Becoming a highly effective educator through a supportive teacher-training program with an emphasis on social justice and equity
- Earning your Master’s Degree andTeaching Credential in just one year from Alder GSE
- Pairing theory with practice in a year-long apprenticeship alongside a Mentor Teacher
- Having a direct and lasting impact onstudents and communities
KEY ADMISSIONS DATES:
Priority Application Deadline: October 9th, 2026Fall Deadline: November 6th, 2026
Winter Deadline: February 5th, 2027
Spring Deadline: March 19th, 2027
*We will notify you if invited to the interview, 1-2 weeks after the deadline
Please note: Admissions is on a rolling basis - Winter and Spring deadlines if positions are available
FOR MORE INFORMATON CONTACT:
Sebastian Franco at sfranco@aldergse.edu or schedule a time to meet with them through Calendly
BENEFITS
$40,000 living stipend (Residents are not employees of the school)
$10,000 Golden State Grant (via either the state or Alder)
Additional funding for SPED candidates may be available
Up to $5,600 in state/ federal grants
Alder Tuition Scholarship of up to $10,000
Up to $20,500 in federal loans
Priority hiring for a full-time position at PUSD
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
TUITION
$23,970 for Class of 2026-2027
Details For the 2027-2028 PUSD Residency Cohort:
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Special Education Mild/Moderate
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Single Subject Math
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Single Subject Science
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Single Subject English
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Multiple Subject (limited availability)
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Multiple Subject - Bilingual (Spanish)
Please note: Admissions is on a rolling basis - Winter and Spring deadlines if positions are available
