SMCOE Teacher Residency at Alder GSE

Job Summary

The free, short application for the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) Teacher Residency at Alder GSE opens September 1st! The application deadline for Priority Round is October 9, 2026 and deadline for Round 1 is November 6th.

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

TUITION
~$23,970 tuition for class of 2026-2027 (final tuition set in the Fall for class of 2028)

BENEFITS
$41,250 stipend (Residents are not employees of the school)
$10,000 Golden State Grant (via either the state or Alder)
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
Priority hiring for a full-time position at SMCOE

KEY ADMISSIONS DATES:
Priority Application Deadline: October 9th, 2026
Fall Deadline: November 6th, 2026
Winter Deadline: February 5th, 2026
Spring Deadline: March 19th, 2026
*We will notify you if invited to the interview, 1-2 weeks after the deadline

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree completed by the end of June 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, or U.S. 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)

K-12 Partner is looking for candidates to do the residency in the following cities:
Bayshore Elementary School District
Belmont - Redwood Shores School District
Jefferson Union High School District
South San Francisco Unified School District
Redwood City School District
Ravenswood City Elementary School District
San Carlos Charter School
San Carlos School District
San Mateo Union High School District

Comments and Other Information

Please note: Admissions is on a rolling basis - Winter and Spring deadlines if positions are available.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Sebastian Franco at [email protected] or schedule a time to meet with them through Calendly.