Alder Teacher Residency Program at San Carlos School District

The San Carlos School District serves approximately 3,000 students in preschool-eighth grade. We provide an innovative and engaging learning experience that fosters the development of the Whole Child to ensure all students are well-prepared for success in the future, as evidenced by reaching their highest academic, social, emotional, intellectual, and physical potential; becoming problem solvers, curious self-aware learners, and kind citizens; and developing into empathic citizens and leaders who are responsible stewards of their world and care about equity and justice, both locally and worldwide. Discover the dynamic initiatives driving our district's progress. Explore our Strategic Plan and engaging videos showcasing its key facets - www.scsdk8.org/apps/pages/Strategic_Plan Join us in shaping the future – apply for a position today!

This Fall San Mateo County of Education is recruiting a cohort of teacher residents for the San Mateo County of Education 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 San Mateo County of Education teachers.

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, DACA, permanent residency, US Citizen Details For the 2026-2027 Residency Cohort: SMCOE is looking for qualified applicants in the subjects Special Education Mild/Moderate Single Subject Math Single Subject Science Multiple Subject Multiple Subject Bilingual (Spanish & Mandarin)

TUITION ~$23,290 tuition (final tuition set in Dec. 2025 for the Class of 2026) BENEFITS $41,250 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 KEY ADMISSIONS 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 [email protected]