Fellows' Program, Beginning 2027-2028 Academic Year

Collegiate School•Henrico, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Collegiate School Fellows’ Program is a one- to two-year teaching fellowship for early-career teachers and career-switchers pursuing a career in education. Fellows may focus on teaching any grade from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 and may coach Grades 7–12. The program provides aspiring educators with mentorship, classroom experience, and pedagogical preparation to support their development into lead classroom teachers. Each fellow shares a classroom with a mentor teacher in their department or grade level and meets regularly with their mentor, department- or grade-level chair, the Fellows’ Program Director, other fellows, and the Dean of Faculty. Fellows participate in school activities and events, including advisory meetings, clubs, sports, performances, faculty meetings, assemblies, and professional development days. They follow the daily schedule of classroom teachers in their division and engage fully in school life. The program includes personalized mentorship, preparation in pedagogy and instructional design, cultural competency training, professional development, and job placement assistance. By the end of the fellowship, participants will have developed a professional dossier of job application materials, lesson-plan work, and a career development plan. The program runs from mid-August through early June. Fellows receive a full-time salary and are eligible for benefits and certain additional stipends.

Requirements

Demonstrate a sustained interest in children.
Have college- or graduate-level coursework in the subject area the candidate is interested in teaching.
Have a track record of academic excellence.
Demonstrate experience in co-curricular areas such as sports and clubs.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate the School’s shared purpose.
Build trust among colleagues, be accountable, and fulfill commitments.
Demonstrate cross-cultural competency, including self-awareness, awareness of others, and the ability to adopt inclusive perspectives, attitudes, and behaviors.
Demonstrate commitment to servant leadership and the growth and development of a team toward shared goals.
Handle responsibilities consistently with the School’s mission and values.
Offer assistance within the office, especially during busy periods.
Relate cooperatively to faculty, staff, students, parents, and applicants.
Meet deadlines, use time effectively, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
Be receptive to constructive feedback and recognize the need for growth.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Demonstrate commitment to the School’s Core Values and Mission.

Responsibilities

Share a classroom with a mentor teacher in the fellow’s department or grade level.
Meet regularly with the mentor, department- or grade-level chair, Fellows’ Program Director, fellow cohort, and Dean of Faculty.
Contribute to or participate in school activities such as advisory meetings, clubs, sports, and performances.
Attend relevant school events, including faculty meetings, assemblies, and professional development days.
Follow the daily schedule of classroom teachers in the fellow’s division and participate fully in school life.
Develop a professional dossier of job application materials, lesson plans, and a career development plan.
Potentially teach at a grade level from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 and coach Grades 7–12.