2027-28 Teacher Resident

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools; California; On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools invites aspiring teachers to join the Marshall Teacher Residency, a one-year program offering hands-on classroom experience and credential coursework in Los Angeles. Residents receive mentoring, data-driven practice, and a pathway to a California Preliminary Teaching Credential, with substantial financial support and scholarship opportunities.

For 2027-28, eligibility requires pursuing a Single Subject credential in Math, Science, or ELA, or an Education

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university; eligible to work in the United States.
• Commitment to Alliance’s mission of equity and anti-racist, pro-Black teaching.
• Ability to build relationships with scholars, families, and staff.

Skills

Belief in quality education

Growth mindset

Interpersonal skills

Data-influenced instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher; US work eligibility

Job description

ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 25 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. Offered in collaboration with Marshall Teacher Residency, Alliance's one-year Teacher Residency provides a hands-on student teaching experience. Residents receive $32,000 to $52,500 in financial support, primarily for living expenses, with select Alliance scholarships also providing tuition assistance. Residents spend four days per week at an Alliance school, gaining hands-on experience working with scholars, and one full day per week attending teacher credential coursework. To learn more about Marshall and Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, review the information below or visit Alliance's Teacher Residency Program website.

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 25 high-performing middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who comprise 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.

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. For the 2027-28 residency year, Alliance is accepting applications only from candidates pursuing a Single Subject credential in Mathematics, Science, or English Language Arts, or an Education Specialist (Special Education) credential. Applications in other credential areas will not be considered for this cycle.

WHY BECOME A TEACHER RESIDENT AT ALLIANCE?

Learn alongside experienced educators in nationally recognized schools. Through hands-on classroom experiences, guidance from exceptional mentor teachers, and Marshall credential coursework, residents develop the skills and confidence to become effective teachers. Upon successful completion of program and credential requirements, residents earn a California Preliminary Teaching Credential and can pursue opportunities to become full-time Alliance teachers.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND PROGRAM COMPETENCIES

• Develop Skills in Providing Excellent College-Preparatory Instruction to All Scholars
• Learn and practice strategies for 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.
• Develop skills in effectively implementing assigned curriculum (where available) to reach every scholar, regardless of prior academic background, disability, or English language fluency.
• Learn to internalize 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.
• Where curriculum is not yet available, develop skills in preparing for and facilitating instruction aligned to rigorous, grade-level and college-ready standards.
• Learn to use exit tickets, unit tests, interim exams, and other assessment data to determine differentiated re-teaching needed to advance all scholars toward demonstrating mastery.
• Welcome and apply coaching and feedback from the program director, Marshall mentor, and Alliance Mentor Teacher to strengthen instructional practice.
• Develop Skills in Upholding Alliance Values and Standards of Excellence
• Learn to provide all scholars opportunities aligned with the Alliance’s College-Ready Graduate Profile.
• Develop skills in creating a coherent and supportive classroom culture to support scholar engagement, learning, and well-being.
• Learn how Alliance supports its aspiration to prepare all scholars for college, with 75% or more completing a four-year college degree.
• Seek opportunities, both individually and through school-based initiatives, to develop skills in building strong and collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, families, scholars, and alumni.

IDEAL CANDIDATES

• Belief: 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 teach in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles and be a part of Alliance’s social justice mission by learning to integrate anti-racist, pro-Black, student-centered instruction.
• Culture: Seek to develop the skills to create a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.
• Data: Are eager to learn how to use data, technology, and innovative teaching methods to monitor growth and scholar progress, drive classroom learning, and prepare all scholars to succeed in life after high school.
• Expertise: Bring strong academic content knowledge and seek to develop instructional and classroom management skills and 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 developing their teaching craft.
• Relationship-Building: Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in field (or expected bachelor's degree by June 2027). Eligibility to work in the United States.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

• 9 Alliance Scholarship Placements: Residents receive up to $52,500 in combined financial support, including a $28,500 living stipend from Marshall Teacher Residency and a $24,000 scholarship from Alliance College-Ready Public Schools.
• 1 Marshall-Funded Placement: One resident receives a $32,000 living stipend from Marshall Teacher Residency, without an additional Alliance scholarship.

Scholarship Availability: Alliance scholarships are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis as selected candidates formally accept their residency placements, subject to available funding and program requirements.

Priority consideration for residency admission will be given to completed applications submitted by January 22, 2027.

Each selected candidate will receive details of their financial support package before accepting a residency placement. Financial support is intended to help offset living and program expenses.

Golden State Teacher Grant: Candidates who accept residency placements will receive assistance applying for the Golden State Teacher Grant, which may provide additional financial support toward tuition costs. Grant eligibility, award amounts, and availability are subject to applicable state requirements and funding and are not guaranteed by Alliance or Marshall.

Program and Award Conditions: All scholarship and stipend amounts and availability are subject to program funding and requirements. Submission of an application does not guarantee admission or financial support. A residency placement or financial support award does not constitute an offer of employment with Alliance or Marshall. Teacher Residents participate as student interns and are not employees of either organization.

ELIGIBILITY

Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor or support applicants on visas at this time or in the foreseeable future.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, pro-Black community that celebrates diversity, equity, and the unique identities of all scholars and staff. Nearly two-thirds of our teachers and administrators identify as people of color, reinforcing our commitment to representation and the power of diverse role models. We recognize the richness of the cultures and communities we serve, and we believe that embracing and empowering these identities is essential to the success and pride of our scholars. Working at Alliance means joining a movement to drive transformative change, nurture resilience, and build lifelong, meaningful connections with scholars and their communities.

Champion Alliance’s Anti-Racist, Pro-Black Mission: The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliance’s mission of building an anti-racist, pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars. Candidates should have a passion for promoting equity through anti-racist, student-centered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities.

This role is rooted in service to systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles, helping scholars graduate college-ready with pride in who they are. This job description is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization.

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members complete a LiveScan background check and TB clearance.

We encourage applicants who meet some of the qualifications, but do not necessarily check every box in the job description, to still apply.

If you have questions contact the Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].

Serving Los Angeles County since 2004, Alliance College-Ready Public Schools was founded on the belief that all children are capable of learning and achieving at high levels - regardless of their income level, ability, or socio-economic background. Our schools are nationally-ranked, with intimate class sizes and specialized curricula to suit the needs of our scholars and their communities. Alliance has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, the California Department of Education, the USC Rossier School of Education, and U.S. News & World Report as having the best schools in the country.