The free, short application for the Aspire & Caliber Bay Area Teacher Residency at Alder GSE is now open! The application deadline is October 10, 2025. Please make sure to apply through Alder, link below.
This Fall Aspire & Caliber are 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 as Aspire & Caliber Bay teachers.
TUITION
~$23,290 tuition (final tuition set in Dec. 2025 for the Class of 2027)
BENEFITS
$25.50 per hour (minimum 40K per year)
Full Benefits
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/
Details For the 2025-2026 Residency Cohort:
Caliber is looking for qualified applicants in the subjects
K-12 Partner is looking for candidates to do the residency in the following cities:
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
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Izamary Rios via email at irios@aldergse.edu or schedule a time to chat here.
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