Teaching Fellow, Elementary School (2026-27)

United Schools • Columbus, OH

15h • Onsite

About The Position

United Schools is a nonprofit organization in Columbus, Ohio, operating open-enrollment public charter schools. Its mission is to transform lives and communities through the power of education, with the vision of providing every child an open door. United serves more than 900 students across two elementary schools and two middle schools, emphasizing rigorous academics, joyful learning, student support, and continual improvement.

The Teaching Fellow role offers hands-on experience and training for individuals exploring a career in education and preparing to become full-time classroom teachers. Fellows observe experienced educators and classroom practices, provide in-house substitute coverage, co-teach with teacher-leaders, and support teachers through tutoring, grading, and individual or small-group instruction. As the fellowship progresses, Fellows may gradually assume classroom-teacher responsibilities. The aim is for Fellows to be candidates for full-time teaching positions in the following school year.

This is a full-time position serving grades K–5 and reporting to the School Director. Typical report times are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.; some job-related tasks may occur outside those hours. Applications are considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Hold or be actively working toward a B.A. or B.S. degree.
• Have the ability to secure the appropriate teaching license.
• Be committed to using data-driven instructional practices and the techniques outlined in Teach Like a Champion 3.0.
• Be relentless in writing, refining, and internalizing curriculum, lessons, and assessments.
• Be open and committed to implementing frequent feedback from team members.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Be comfortable using Google products for communication and job responsibilities.
• Demonstrate United’s core traits: mission-driven, growth mindset, relationship-driven, conscientious, and emotionally constant.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in urban schools and/or communities.

Responsibilities

• Observe and learn from experienced educators and observe best practices in classroom instruction.
• Provide in-house substitute teaching coverage for teachers.
• Co-teach with teacher-leaders.
• Support teachers with tutoring, grading, and individual or small-group instruction.
• Gradually assume classroom-teacher responsibilities as the fellowship progresses, as needed.
• Use data-driven instructional practices and techniques outlined in Teach Like a Champion 3.0 to improve student outcomes.
• Write, refine, and internalize curriculum, lessons, and assessments.
• Implement frequent feedback from team members.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life coverage
• Disability coverage
• Eligibility to participate in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level