The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is seeking applications for the sixth cohort of its Alder teacher residency program for the 2025-2026 school year. This unique “grow its own teacher” program allows future teachers to earn their masters degree and teaching credential in one year. During the program, participants are paired with an MPUSD teacher and gain classroom teaching experience during the school year.
The tuition for the annual program is will be announced in December 2024. Benefits of program participation include:
- $40,000 living stipend
- $10,000 tuition reimbursement for math, science, Spanish, and Special Education candidates
- Up to $10,000 in scholarships
- Federal financial aid and loans available
- Earning a Master's Degree and Teaching Credential
- Priority hiring for a full-time position in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
The application deadline for the Alder program is October 1, 2024, with interview dates to be announced soon.
Learn more about Alder here.
Learn about the requirements and application for the program here.
