Teacher Resident (27-28SY)

The Organization

Lighthouse Community Public Schools

At Lighthouse Community Public Schools we are engaged in an educational movement that goes beyond our classrooms working to disrupt inequities by providing our students and families exceptional educational opportunities every day. Grounded in our core values of community, integrity, agency, love, and social justice rooted in the Expeditionary Learning Education Model, LCPS is a leader in fostering innovative schools achieving exceptional student outcomes where each child is at the center of their own learning. Our mission is to prepare diverse students for college, a career of their choice, and to be lifelong changemakers. Founded in 2002, LCPS operates two high-achieving K-12 public charter schools--Lighthouse and Lodestar--serving over 1,600 students in East Oakland. Lighthouse is a beacon for public education and our graduates fulfill the promise of a better, brighter Oakland. Learn more at www.lighthousecharter.org.

The Opportunity

Teacher Resident (27-28SY)

The free, short application for the LCPS Teacher Residency at Alder GSE is now open (September 1, 2026)! Our application deadline is October 9, 2026.

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

TUITION

• ~$23,970 tuition (final tuition set in Sept. 2026 for the 2027-2028 graduating class)

BENEFITS

• $47,500 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 scholarships of up to $10,000

• Up to $20,500 in federal financial loans

• Master's Degree and Credential

• Priority hiring for a full-time position with Lighthouse Community Public Schools

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

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: U.S. citizen, DACA, or permanent residency

Details For the 2027-2028 Residency Cohort:

LCPS is looking for qualified applicants in the following subjects:

• Multiple Subject

• Special Education

• Single Subject Math

• Single Subject Science

• Single Subject English

• Single Subject Social Science

LCPS is looking for candidates to do the residency in the following cities:

• Oakland

KEY ADMISSIONS DATES:

• Priority Application Deadlines: October 9th, 2026

• Winter and Spring Deadlines: February 5th, 2027 and March 19, 2027

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Alder GSE/LCPS Residency Recruiter, DeWayne Ewing Jr. at 650-665-0119. You can also schedule time with DeWayne directly on his calendar through this link: Schedule a call

SUPERVISION:

All LCPS teacher residents are supervised by the Director of Teacher Residency for LCPS. Envision, and Education for Change.

TIME COMMITMENT:

This is a year-long program, including courses during summer 2027. Throughout the school year (10-month school year, 190 days) residents are required to attend courses one day per week and apprentice 4 days per week following school building hours of 8am-4pm M, Tu, Th, Fri and 8am-5pm on Wednesdays. Exact graduate school calendar to be shared upon acceptance.

LIVING STIPEND & EXPENSES:

Residents are classified as full-time students, not school employees. A living stipend of $47,500 with no LCPS funded health benefits is available to all residents. Tuition for Alder GSE is $23,970 for the Class of 27-28 and final tuition for Class of 27-28 will be set by September 2026. Most residents are eligible for federal grants and loans to cover some to all tuition costs. Tuition assistance scholarships will be awarded to some residents after assessing need and scholarship fund availability.

DEADLINES TO APPLY FOR THE 2027-28 LCPS TEACHER RESIDENCY AT ALDER GSE COHORT:

• Priority Deadline: October 9, 2026

• Fall Deadline: November 6, 2026

• Winter Deadline: February 5, 2027

• Spring Deadline: March 19, 2027

To learn more about the LCPS Teacher Residency @ Alder GSE click here.

TO APPLY:

Please submit your information and resume along with a cover letter describing your interest by clicking the "Apply Now" button, and a member of our recruitment team will get back to you about the next steps. To be considered for an interview and placement, you will need to complete a full application to the LCPS Teacher Residency @ Alder GSE, which can be found here.