Teacher Resident

Teacher Residency – Alder GSE

ICEF Public Schools is recruiting a cohort of teacher residents for the ICEF Public Schools Teacher Residency at Alder Graduate School of Education. The program 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 while participating in a supportive, mentor‑based program emphasizing social justice and equity.

After the year of residency, graduates receive priority hiring as ICEF Public Schools teachers.

• Tuition: $23,970
• Stipend: $44,000 per year (Residents are not employees of the school)
• Reimbursement for testing and credentialing fees
• Up to $15,000 in state and federal grants for residents from varying credential areas
• Up to $55,000 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

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree by the end of July 2026
• Grade point average (GPA) of 2.65 preferred; under 2.65 GPA applicants should still apply
• Ready to work in the United States (eligible for work, DACA, permanent residency, or US citizenship)

• Subjects:
  Multiple Subject/Elementary and Single Subject Mathematics
• Cities: (List of cities to be provided by ICEF Public Schools – please contact for details)

• Final date to receive applications:
  February 6, 2026

• Laura Hayes, Director, Alder WIDE SoCal Teacher Residency – contact via email
• Dala Alvarez, Alder Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment – schedule a meeting at

For more information or to apply, please submit the free short application through the ICEF Public Schools website. This is a highly competitive, limited‑capacity program and early application is encouraged.