Teaching Fellow

• Location:
  
  Tukwila, South Seattle, Renton, or Tacoma.
• Job Type:Full-Time

You are exploring a career as a teacher. You might be a recent (or soon to be) college graduate or a career changer. You are craving hands-on experience in classrooms and want to work alongside experienced educators who can help guide you.

Below are some of the skills, experiences, and dispositions that we’re looking for in an applicant.

• You have experience working with youth. Thismightbe as an after school program employee, tutor, camp counselor, community volunteer, or para educator.
• You want to explore a career in teaching and are passionate about equity work.
• You believe that all children can succeed, no matter what, and that teachers can have a huge impact on a child’s life.
• You are comfortable receiving direct feedback and coaching – being “new” to a set of skills excites you.

IPS seeks individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply for this position. We believe that educator diversity is critically important and are striving to recruit a team that reflects the communities where our schools are located.

At IPS, we ask a lot of our teaching fellows, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, we offer the following benefits:

• generous time off: all school holidays (including winter and spring breaks), summer vacation, 8 sick days, 4 personal days, and 3 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• up to $10,500 in financial support to enroll in a certification preparation program to become a certified Washington elementary teacher.
• special 15% discount on tuition for teacher certification programs at CityU.
• medical, dental, vision, long term disability insurances.
• retirement account with employer contributions.
• free mental health support + more through our employee assistance program.
• growth pathways: teaching fellows often pursue promotion to lead teacher.

Our model is grounded insocial emotional learning, personalized instruction, project based learning, and a culture of positivity. We prepare a diverse student body to succeed in college and impact communities as the next generation of equity-driven leaders. Students at Impact’s flagship school performed in the top 2% in ELA and Math, statewide, as compared to other schools serving 60% or more low income children.

Teaching Fellows teach alongside an experienced Lead Teacher in Impact’s early elementary grades (Transitional Kindergarten – 2nd grade).

Teaching Fellows work alongside an experienced Lead Teacher. Teaching Fellows lead instruction throughout the day.

Teaching Fellows are assigned a “mentor group” of students. Teaching Fellows support mentees in setting goals and serve as a primary point of contact with families of their mentor group. Teaching Fellows deliver Impact’s social emotional learning curriculum.

Teaching Fellows lead enrichment courses. These are similar to electives in the early elementary setting.

Teaching Fellows attend professional development and receive regular coaching. Teaching Fellows are excited to be pushed in their practice and grow as teachers.

• Prior to the start date of employment all employees need to obtain clearance on a criminal justice fingerprint and background check.
• Prior to being made an offer, the hiring manager will ask candidates to complete a character and fitness form from the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.”
• An offer is contingent upon verification that the person is authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Equal employment opportunity and respect in the workplace are fundamental principles at Impact Public Schools (IPS). IPS prohibits and does not tolerate harassment, intimidation, bullying, discriminatory, or retaliatory behavior. All aspects of your employment are based upon your personal capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, sex/gender…