San Rafael City Schools/Alder Teacher Residency Program at San Rafael City Schools

The free, short application for the San Rafael City SchoolsTeacher Residency at Alder GSE is now open! The Early Admission Deadline is October 10, 2025. Next Spring San Rafael City Schools is recruiting a cohort of teacher residents for their 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 at San Rafael City Schools. TUITION ~$23,290K tuition (final tuition set in Dec. 2025 for the class of 2027) BENEFITS $40,000 stipend (Residents are not employees of the school) Up to $15,000 in state and federal grants for residents from all credential areas Up to $46K 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 June 20206 -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, US Citizen Details For the 2026-2027 Residency Cohort San Rafael City Schools will place residents in the following subjects: Multiple Subject TK-5 Multiple Subject Dual Language Immersion Single Subject Math, Science Special Education FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Izamary Rios at [email protected] or schedule a time to meet with them here.

Please see attached flyer for more information on how to apply for this program.

Annual Stipend of $40,000 + state and federal grants + financial aid/scholarships