Part-time educator

As a part-time educator, you have access to all the benefits CalSTRS offers and may have a choice of retirement plans. Your employer must offer the Defined Benefit Program and may also offer an alternative retirement plan such as the CalSTRS Cash Balance Benefit Program or Social Security. Contact your employer to determine your plan eligibility.

What is myCalSTRS?

myCalSTRS is your online resource to access and manage your personal information on file with CalSTRS.

Know your benefits

Whether you’re just starting your career or you’ve been enjoying it for a while, we can help you understand your benefits and resources.

Part-time educator considerations

As a CalSTRS member, you participate in a hybrid retirement system consisting of traditional defined benefit, cash balance and voluntary defined contribution plans.

Attend a part-time educator webinar

As a part-time educator, we suggest these webinars to get you started. Learn how to make the most of your CalSTRS membership.

Boost your retirement savings with Pension2

You’re already off to a great start to your secure future with your CalSTRS retirement benefit. Next you’ll likely need personal savings and investments.

Retirement Benefits Calculator

This calculator is provided as a retirement planning tool to help you estimate your future retirement benefit. Calculations are estimates only.

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Welcome to CalSTRS: Providing retirement benefits to educators

As an educator, you're busy helping your students build their future. It's just as important to focus on yours.

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