Our Schools
KIPP Northern California is a community of 23 schools in 7 cities educating elementary, middle, and high school students.
Teacher Residency
The purpose of the Teacher Residency program is to develop lifelong educators who are self-reflective, equity-minded, and student-centered. Our teaching program combines theory and practice by pairing Teacher Residents with high-performing mentor teachers while they simultaneously completing master’s level coursework and participate in curated seminars. At the conclusion of the Teacher Residency, residents earn their Masters in Education (from Alder Graduate School of Education) and their preliminary teaching credential and are eligible for job placement within a KIPP school.
The application for the 2027-2028 cohort opens SEPTEMBER !
Why choose the KIPP Northern California Teacher Residency?
Our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.
Every resident seminar has a racial equity session that connects to the broader scope of our work. We encourage our residents to confront the ways in which social constructs, especially those within education, have an impact on students, families, and communities.
We believe that clear is kind. We have developed a comprehensive performance management plan for residents that prepares residents for their teaching experience within KIPP schools and aligns to proven best practices for effective teaching. Teacher skills and development have been intentionally scaffolded throughout the year and adapted to meet the needs of our current virtual learning environment.
We communicate early with principals and our human resources team to ensure that residents have what they need to receive an offer of employment in the spring.
Our residency started in 2017 and over 70% of our alumni are still working with KIPP Northern California — many of them taking on leadership roles at their schools.
Our mentors are the foundation of our residents’ development. We coordinate with school leadership to ensure that residents are matched with strong mentor teachers for the year. Additionally, our mentor teachers participate in monthly professional development sessions geared towards enhancing their instructional coaching practices and sharpening their racial equity lens.
Important Deadlines
Priority Deadline
September 1, 2026
Additional deadlines will be announced in August
Submit your application online for the Teacher Residency program
Financial Overview
- Residents are awarded a $50,000 stipend to support with living expenses, plus a $5,000 program completion bonus
- We recommend all Residents apply for the Golden State Teacher Grant to offset the cost of tuition
- Tuition is approximately $22,000 annually