XLMA Teaching Fellow (2027-2028)

Excel Academy Charter Schools•Campus TBD, MA

About The Position

The Excel Academy Teaching Fellowship is a year-long intensive teacher development program. Fellows spend the first half of the school year developing classroom culture and management practice, and the second half developing content and lesson instruction practice. They learn through classroom observation, student support, classroom coverage, practice in varied settings, weekly coaching with an experienced Mentor Teacher, and bi-weekly professional development. Training topics include active circulation, clarity of academic instruction, standards-based learning, lesson internalization, and feedback. The program is designed to prepare Fellows to step confidently into lead teaching roles. At the end of the fellowship, Fellows may apply for an Excel Academy lead teaching position for the following school year and, as current employees, are guaranteed an interview. High-performing Fellows may be asked to provide parental leave coverage or may apply for a mid-year lead opening; compensation during such coverage will increase to a full teacher salary. Starting salary is $52,000–$61,000, commensurate with experience. Excel Academy is a network of six schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island serving students in grades 5–12. Its mission is to prepare students to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities, through high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support. The role includes teaching and co-planning, homeroom and team activities, operational support, and participation in school-based and network-wide professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Value ownership of personal growth in and out of the classroom.
Value initiative, be eager for feedback, and be able to implement feedback effectively.
Put students first and believe all students are capable of success.
Commit to and believe in all students and the mission, values, and educational model of Excel Academy Charter Schools.
Commit to addressing racial and economic inequity in education.
Work effectively in a team environment and be willing and eager to support others in doing their best work.
Be open to change, willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for professional growth and improvement.

Nice To Haves

Advanced proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or another language commonly spoken by students and families.
First-generation college graduate.
Grew up low-income.

Responsibilities

Co-teach and lead teach a core subject or elective class throughout the school year.
Co-plan high-quality lessons with a Mentor Teacher.
Create and implement high-quality lessons.
Design and revise unit and lesson plans aligned with the long-term curriculum alongside a Mentor Teacher.
Attend and participate in Department or Grade Level Content meetings.
Substitute teach classes in grades 5–12 across subject areas, as assigned in the daily morning email.
As needed, plan and lead academic intervention periods as a middle school Fellow.
Serve as a homeroom teacher or advisor.
Within a team of three teachers, plan and lead activities for a homeroom group of 29 students.
Participate in regular Grade Level Team meetings and contribute to team activities, assemblies, and special events.
As a middle school Fellow, lead a group of students in a 90-minute enrichment class session on Fridays each season.
Meet weekly with a Mentor Teacher to receive feedback on teaching skills and development.
Provide 10–15 hours per week of operational support as requested by the Operations Team.
Provide coverage for non-instructional time, including lunch, study hall, recess, and enrichment, as requested through regular communications and quarterly/trimester schedules.
Provide other operational support as requested.
Support planning and execution of field trips, including community service, as needed.
Attend required bi-weekly Fellow professional development from 4:30–5:30 PM.
Work with Mentor Teachers to develop professional development goals.
Participate in school-based and network-wide professional development training.
Attend weekly collaboration meetings with core content Grade Level Content and Department teams.
Attend and participate in Grade Level Team meetings and huddles.