Elevate Teacher Resident

Job Summary

Elevate Teaching is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join the Elevate Teacher Residency. This innovative, one‑year program is designed for aspiring educators seeking to earn a California teaching credential while gaining hands‑on experience in a dynamic learning environment. Residents will work and learn alongside an experienced mentor teacher in an Elevate partner school in Oakland, Richmond, or Vallejo, engage in professional learning with a cohort of peers, and contribute to creating an inclusive and engaging classroom culture committed to student success.

• Work and learn alongside a mentor teacher at an Elevate partner school, including co‑planning and co‑teaching lessons that support diverse learning styles.
• Support individual students, small groups, and whole classes to provide differentiated instruction and create a positive learning environment.
• Collaborate closely with mentor teachers and school staff to assess student progress and implement effective interventions.
• Participate in ongoing professional development with a cohort of peers.
• Engage with families and the community to foster strong relationships that support student success.
• Lead teach when the mentor teacher is out of the classroom for monthly trainings.
• Substitute teach in other classrooms at the school (depending on school placement).

• Minimum salary of $37k. Compensation may vary based on the placement.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement (varies based on placement).
• Access to scholarships, grants, and federal financial aid.
• Professional development, coaching and mentorship from an experienced teacher.
• Priority hiring at Elevate partner school where resident trains.

• Multiple Subject (Elementary): TK‑5
• Single Subject (Middle/High School):
  Mathematics, Science, Social Science, ELA, Spanish, PE
• Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate)
• Bilingual Authorization.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with educators and students.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment.
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional learning throughout the residency year.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a classroom setting or educational program (preferred but not required).

• Early Final date to receive applications:
  January 30, 2026
• Regular Final date to receive applications:
  April 3, 2026

• Bachelor’s degree by June 2026.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (lower GPA considered with exemption letter).
• Subject Matter Competency Requirement met via CSET, or relevant coursework.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• TB clearance and fingerprint clearance.

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