Teaching Fellow
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Education / Teaching
Teaching Fellow
MAEF Public Charter Schools (MPCS) Mobile, Alabama Reports Directly to Principal Salary: $46,500 a year
Position Overview
ACCEL Academy, recognized throughout for its forward-thinking and progressive culture, is seeking Teaching Fellows. ACCEL teaching fellows work with lead teachers to close the achievement gap for all students in the school. Teaching fellows are fully involved in lesson design and execution, gaining a deeper understanding of rigorous, relevant instruction to meet a diverse group of students' needs. The teaching fellows' relationships with their mentors also allow them to develop their relationship-building, classroom management, and trauma-informed teaching skills.
In addition to ongoing support from veteran, highly effective teachers, our teaching fellows receive personalized development and coaching every week. Our teaching fellows program allows educators new to the profession to jump-start their careers and forge paths to lead long-term teaching.
Essential Functions
- Provides small group and one-on-one targeted intervention and support to students during station rotation within the class periods.
- Participates in regular interim data meetings with team teachers and administrators.
- Engages in weekly administrative observations and coaching meetings.
- Participate in two (2) hours per week of targeted professional development.
- Communicates effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
- Sets and maintains consistent and high academic and behavioral expectations.
- Keeps an accurate record of student performance.
- Maintains confidentiality and privacy of students' records.
- Engages in daily school operations, including hallway duty, monitoring lunches, or taking on substitute teaching duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience working with young people in a socio-economically disadvantaged community (highly preferred)
- Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students
- Growth mindset is driven by personal reflection and openness to feedback
- Shared dedication to ACCEL Day and Evening Academy's vision and mission
- Good problem-solving abilities and creativity
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and organization skills
Terms:
Nine (9) month, 187-day contract with a salary established by the Board in terms of the Administrative Provisions and based on experience and qualifications.
The board members seek a transformational educator who will lead the personalized learning environment. All interested candidates should apply and adhere to the following steps:
Note:
Your cover letter must include a response to the following essay question:
In 100-400 words, please explain why you are an excellent candidate to lead ACCEL Academy, including any experience and specific data/accomplishments that will demonstrate your ability to meet and/or surpass the goals and mission of ACCEL Academy.
Candidates will be evaluated according to their qualifications and professional accomplishments with an emphasis on adherence to the application process.
The community and students we serve are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible. Thus, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at ACCEL Day and Evening Academy. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide the best educational experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world in which we live.
ACCEL does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the network are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Alabama school boards are required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees using the federal E-Verify program.
New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment…
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