Teacher Resident (27-28SY)

Lighthouse Community Public Schools • Oakland, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Organization Lighthouse Community Public Schools (LCPS) is engaged in an educational movement that goes beyond classrooms, working to disrupt inequities by providing students and families exceptional educational opportunities. Grounded in 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.

The LCPS Teacher Residency at Alder GSE offers an innovative and affordable pathway to a full-time teaching career. 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Multiple Subject
• Special Education
• Single Subject Math
• Single Subject Science
• Single Subject English
• Single Subject Social Science

Responsibilities

• Apprentice 4 days per week following school building hours.
• Attend courses one day per week.

Benefits

• Master's Degree and Credential
• Priority hiring for a full-time position with Lighthouse Community Public Schools
• $47,500 stipend
• $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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level