Become a Teacher
Palm Springs USD Teacher Residency at Alder GSE
This Fall Palm Springs Unified is recruiting a cohort of teacher residents for the Palm Springs Unified 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 subjects like Math, Science, Special Education as well as Multiple Subjects for our Elementary Educators, 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 Palm Springs Unified teachers. Check out this link to our video about our program.
Our program is based on a residency model that combines immersive hands-on practice in the classroom with educational theory and research in both seminars and online. It takes place in partnership with K–12 schools in historically underserved communities, and 97% of our graduates obtain full-time teaching positions after completing the program.
In this residency year you will:
- Earn your Master’s Degree and Teaching Credential in one year.
- Apprentice four days a week with an expert teacher in your residency school.
- Learn within a cohort of peers with whom you will work (and laugh) with all year, paving the way to becoming lifelong friends and colleagues.
- Engage in critical conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion with your mentor, instructors, and peers.
- Receive priority consideration for a full-time position upon completing the program.
- Do all of this at a cost that is affordable and includes financial support.
Upcoming Informational Sessions
Join us for a short virtual informational session to learn about the Alder Graduate School of Education Teacher Residency Program at the Palm Springs Unified School District.
Learn how you can earn your Master’s and teaching credential in just one year, while getting hands-on experience collaborating with a mentor teacher. Residents have access to a living stipend, financial aid, and numerous scholarships.
Hear from our Director of Residency, Alexis Acker, and Alder staff to gain a better understanding of the program, benefits, and ask questions. Sign up below!
August 27th, 2025 (Wednesday) from 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Register here: https://aldergse-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9gNG7qtCSp2G47HlnhAkZA
September 17th, 2025 (Wednesday) from 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Register here:
https://aldergse-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CZHeXRk2RRebHTs1bO8iIw
Can’t make it to either session?
Grab 15 minutes to connect with Alder GSE recruiter Eduardo HERE!
Hear from the program coordinators and Alder representatives to gain a better understanding about the program, benefits, and ask questions. Sign up for an upcoming info session! If there are no upcoming info sessions, watch our previously recorded session, or feel free to reach out with your questions!
Previously Recorded Informational Sessions
Benefits
$47K Stipend
(Residents are not employees of the school district)
Up to $26K
in state and federal grants for residents from all credential areas
Up to $40K
in federal financial aid/loans and the opportunity to apply for scholarships
Master's Degree
and Teaching Credential upon completion
Priority Hiring
for a full-time position at the school of residency
HAVE QUESTIONS? HAPPY TO HELP!
Alexis Acker, MEd
PSUSD Teacher Residency Leader/TOSA Teacher Residency at Alder GSE, aacker@psusd.us
Eduardo Rodriguez
Alder GSE Recruiter, ERodriguez@aldergse.edu
Schedule an appointment with Eduardo