2026-27 Teacher Resident

LA Alliance•Los Angeles, CA

45d•$32,000 - $52,500•Onsite

About The Position

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org. ROLE SUMMARY This position is a collaborative effort with Marshall Teacher Residency and offers a unique teaching apprenticeship opportunity. Throughout the one-year teacher residency program, each resident will receive financial aid covering living expenses ranging from $32,000 to $52,500. Teacher Residents will spend four days per week at Alliance school sites, gaining hands-on experience working with scholars. They will devote one full day per week to attending credential coursework classes. For additional information regarding Marshall and Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, please refer to the information below or click here for more details. ABOUT MARSHALL TEACHER RESIDENCY Aspiring teachers can obtain a teaching credential in just one year through the Marshall Teacher Residency program. One of the most comprehensive residencies for aspiring teachers in the nation, Marshall provides a pathway to Single and Multiple Subject Teaching, as well as Education Specialist instruction. Marshall places hands-on practice, data-driven learning, collaboration, and mentorship at the heart of the year-long program. If you are interested in the Teacher Resident position at Alliance, only Single-Subject credential pathways (Math, ELA, Spanish, Social Science, & Science) are available. WHY BECOME A TEACHER RESIDENT AT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS? Paired with top-tier educators in nationally recognized schools, our residents embark on a transformative journey. Rooted in hands-on experiences and nurtured by exceptional mentor teachers, their growth is profound. We seamlessly blend a year-long classroom apprenticeship with Marshall credential coursework, crafting a lasting educational experience. Upon program completion, our residents earn a Preliminary Credential, opening the door to a full-time role as an Alliance teacher, earning a highly competitive first-year teacher's salary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (or expected bachelor’s degree in June 2026)
Be eligible to work in the United States
Believe. Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a four-year college degree.
Social Justice. Desire to be a part of Alliance’s social justice mission, integrating anti-racist, student-centered instruction, and teaching in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles.
Culture. Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.
Expertise. Have strong academic content expertise, instructional and classroom management skills, and in-depth knowledge of effective evaluation and assessment techniques to drive scholar learning.
Thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration.
Mindset. Hold a growth mindset and commit to continuously honing their teaching craft.
Relationship-Building. Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults.

Responsibilities

Provide Excellent College-Preparatory Instruction to all Scholars
Assist in developing and maintaining a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.
Assist in effectively executing assigned curriculum and just-in-time support to reach every scholar, regardless of prior academic background, disability, or English language fluency.
Assist with the internalizing of assigned curriculum, tied to specific grade level and content standards, in teacher teams and individually to prepare daily lesson plans, instructional materials, and exit tickets aligned to rigorous college-ready standards (e.g., Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, etc.).
Welcome and incorporate feedback from the coaching, guidance, and feedback provided by the program director, school leaders, and Marshall and Alliance Mentors.
Uphold Alliance Values and Standards of Excellence
Exhibit a continuous improvement mindset to provide scholars opportunities aligned to Alliance’s Graduate Profile.
Observe and internalize the process for timely and high-quality submission of school requirements such as intellectual preparation/lesson plans, unit plans, and re-teaching plans.
Assist in providing a coherent and supportive classroom culture aligned to the school-wide culture policy and observe the keeping of documentation of all interventions taken to support scholar engagement, learning, and well-being.
Assist with the maintaining of accurate, current records for attendance and coursework.