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.

Responsibilities:

• 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. 
• Substitutes teach in other classrooms at the school (depending on school placement). 

Benefits:

• 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

Credentials Offered:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• 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.

Application Deadlines: 

• Early Application Deadline: January 30, 2026
• Regular Application Deadline: April 3, 2026

APPLY TODAY! https://elevateteaching.org/apply-for-residency/

QUESTIONS? Contact [email protected]