Teacher Resident (27-28SY)

About the role

Lighthouse Community Public Schools (LCPS) is engaged in an educational movement that works to disrupt inequities by providing students and families exceptional educational opportunities every day. Grounded in the core values of community, integrity, agency, love, and social justice and rooted in the Expeditionary Learning Education Model, LCPS operates two high‑achieving K‑12 public charter schools—Lighthouse and Lodestar—serving over 1,600 students in East Oakland. The mission is to prepare diverse students for college, a career of their choice, and to be lifelong changemakers. The LCPS Teacher Residency, in partnership with Alder Graduate School of Education, offers a free, short application (open September 1, 2026) with a priority deadline of October 9, 2026. Residents earn a Master’s Degree and Teaching Credential in one year while receiving a living stipend and various funding opportunities, and after the residency receive priority hiring for full‑time teaching positions at LCPS.

Responsibilities

• Attend graduate courses one day per week.
• Apprentice in the classroom four days per week, following school building hours (8 am‑4 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8 am‑5 pm Wednesday).
• Participate in a mentor‑based program with an emphasis on social justice and equity.
• Receive supervision from the Director of Teacher Residency for LCPS.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree completed by the end of June 2027.
• Grade point average (GPA) of 2.65 preferred; applicants with a GPA under 2.65 are still encouraged to apply.
• Eligible to work in the United States (U.S. citizen, DACA holder, or permanent resident).

Qualifications

• Interest in teaching one of the following subjects: Multiple Subject, Special Education, Single Subject Math, Single Subject Science, Single Subject English, or Single Subject Social Science.
• Willingness to reside and work in Oakland.

Benefits

• Living stipend of $47,500 (residents are classified as full‑time students, not LCPS employees; no LCPS‑funded health benefits).
• $10,000 Golden State Teacher Grant (via state or Alder).
• Additional funding for Special Education 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.
• Earn a Master’s Degree and Teaching Credential.
• Priority hiring for a full‑time teaching position with Lighthouse Community Public Schools upon completion.
• Tuition for Alder GSE is $23,970 for the Class of 2027‑2028 (final tuition set by September 2026).

Schedule

The residency is a year‑long program, including courses during summer 2027. Throughout the 10‑month school year (190 days) residents attend courses one day per week and apprentice four days per week, following the school building schedule of 8 am‑4 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 8 am‑5 pm Wednesday. The exact graduate school calendar will be shared upon acceptance.