Vallejo Unified School District Teacher Residency at Alder GSE

Location: this posting is filed at Vallejo City Unified School District's own offices (665 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo). The posting does not name a single worksite.

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The free, short application for the Vallejo Unified School District Teacher Residency at Alder GSE is now open (September 1, 2026)! The application deadline is October 9, 2026.
Vallejo Unified School District is now recruiting a new cohort for the Vallejo Unified School District–Alder GSE Teacher Residency Program. This innovative and affordable pathway offers aspiring educators a direct route to becoming a full-time teacher in our community.In just one year, residents earn both a Master’s Degree and a Teaching Credential while gaining hands-on experience in the classroom. The program combines rigorous coursework led by Alder GSE faculty with a mentorship-based, co-teaching model in the TK12 classroom to develop highly effective educators.
Upon completion of the residency, graduates receive priority consideration for full-time teaching positions within Vallejo Unified School District.

TUITION
~$23,290 tuition (final tuition set in Sept. 2026 for the Class of 2027)

BENEFITS
$32,000 stipend (Residents are not employees of the school)
$10,000 Golden State Teacher Grant (via either the state or Alder)
Additional funding for SPED candidates may be available
Up to $5,600 in federal grants
Alder Tuition Scholarship of up to $10,000
Up to $20,500 in federal loans
Priority hiring consideration for a full-time position

APPLY NOW:
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 2026-2027 Residency Cohort:
Vallejo Unified School District is looking for qualified applicants in the subjects
Multiple Subject/Elementary
Multiple Subject - Dual Immersion/Bilingual
Special Education - Mild/Moderate
Single Subject English
Single Subject Mathematics
Single Subject Science
Single Subject Social Science

Vallejo Unified School District is looking for candidates to do the residency in the following cities:
Vallejo City

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

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Izamary Rios at or schedule a time to meet with them here.

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Vallejo City Unified School District is Philip Downs.