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Alder Teacher Residency

An informational flyer titled 'MPUSD Teacher Residency at Alder GSE' details program benefits, tuition, and application deadlines alongside a photo of teachers in a workshop.

 

The free, short application for the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) Teacher Residency at Alder GSE opened September 1, 2026.

The application deadline for Priority Round is October 9, 2026.

This Fall, MPUSD is recruiting a cohort of teacher residents for the MPUSD 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 MPUSD teachers.

TUITION

  • ~$23,970 tuition for class of 2026-2027

BENEFITS

  • $15,000 Stipend (Residents are not employees of the school)
  • $10,000 Golden State Grant (via either the state or Alder)
  • $10,000 MPUSD Tuition Reimbursement for science, math, and SPED candidates
  • 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
  • Master's Degree and Credential in 1 year
  • Priority hiring for a full-time position at the school of residency

APPLY NOW: https://aldergse.edu/apply/

Alder Teacher Residency Program Details

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

Details For the 2027-2028 Residency Cohort

MPUSD is looking for qualified applicants interested in the following credentials:

● Special Education
● Single Subject Math
● Single Subject Science
● Single Subject English
● Single Subject Social Science
● Bilingual Multiple Subject (Spanish)
● Multiple Subject (Limited Availability)

KEY ADMISSIONS DATES

Priority Application Deadline: October 9th, 2026
Fall Deadline: November 6th, 2026
Winter Deadline: February 5th, 2027
Spring Deadline: March 19th, 2027

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 Calendly.