Teaching Fellow @ FWE

Position: Teaching Fellow @ FWE #1591 - 2 positions available
Prior to applying for this position you must meet the following requirement

• Hold an associate degree or otherwise meet the education requirements for entrance into a university-based teacher preparation program.

Preference will be given to the following qualifications

• Demonstrate bi-literate competencies in oral and written English and Spanish on a language proficiency exam
• One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multi-age groups of children.

Location:

Frank Wagner Elementary

Anticipated start date:

9/9/2026

Days per year:

180

Hours per day:

6.5

Shift time:

8:40 am- 3:40 pm

Position Info:

• Two (2) positions are available beginning with the  school year.
• The Teaching Fellow must be enrolled and maintain enrollment in good standing in a university-based teacher preparation program.
• Current PSE members must apply within 5 days to be guaranteed consideration for position.
• Screening of applications will begin January 30,2026.

Job Info:

• This position is a two (2) year only commitment. The two (2) years are reliant on progression in the College Fellowship Program.

Benefit Info:

* Benefits offered:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription (SEBB)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and Life Insurance
• Retirement
• Sick, personal, and bereavement leave
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (VEBA)
• Employee Assistance Program.
* Optional Benefits:
• Additional life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Deferred compensation
• Annuities (403(b), Roth)
• Medical flexible spending arrangement
• Limited purpose flexible spending arrangement
• Dependent care assistance program

CLASSIFICATION PSE/SEIU
1948

TITLE Teaching Fellow

REPORTS TO Building Principal

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the guidance of a mentor teacher, the Teaching Fellow provides individual and group instruction to MLL-qualified students in their native language using standards and assessments to plan for instruction. The Teaching Fellow must be enrolled and maintain enrollment in good standing in a university-based teacher preparation program.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Hold an AA degree or otherwise meet the educational requirements for entrance into a university-based teacher preparation program

Preferred

• Demonstrate bi-literate competencies in oral and written English and another language identified by the District on a language proficiency exam
• One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multi-age groups of children

Special Requirements

• Candidates must also meet the following requirements:
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance
• I-9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act
• HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date - District provided)
• Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date - District provided)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of English language development
• Federal regulations governing ELL
• Standards-based instruction and familiarity with Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements
• Basic concepts of child growth, development, and developmental behavior characteristics pertaining to students in grades pre-school through age 21, including students with special learning needs and English language needs
• Student behavior management strategies and techniques
• Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar
• Basic arithmetical concepts
• Routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedures

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively in oral and written form in English
• Demonstrate an empathetic, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds
• Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office-related machines and equipment
• Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a positive educational environment
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults
• Follow specific…