Fellows' Program

Fellows' program

The purpose of the Fellows’ Program is to provide aspiring educators with the mentorship, classroom experience, and pedagogical background necessary to become a lead classroom teacher or independent school professional. In keeping with three of the School’s core values —love of learning, excellence, and community — the Program strives to foster and support each fellow’s lifelong journey in the field of education.

Applications for the 2027-28 cohort will open on October 15, 2026. 

Why be a Collegiate Fellow?

You feel called to a career in education and want to gain hands-on experience in a  rigorous teaching environment.

You are eager to learn about pedagogy through the Fellows' Program Curriculum.

You have college or graduate-level coursework in subjects like English, math, science, history, world languages, or the arts.

You have experience coaching athletic teams or a passion for a sport.

You are excited to participate in school life beyond the classroom — through advisory programs, coaching, or student activities.
Fellows' Curriculum
  1. Subject matter expertise
  2. Classroom management
  3. Instructional technology
  4. Pedagogical tools
  5. Diversity, equity, and Inclusion
  6. Academic services
  7. Theories and methods
  8. Understanding childhood and adolescence (mind-brain education)
  9. Social emotional learning
  10. Self-knowledge
  11. Communication skills
  12. The job application process
  13. Service learning

The program offers a thorough introduction to a career in education. Fellows receive personalized mentorship, preparation in pedagogy and instructional design, cultural competency training, extensive professional development, and job placement assistance. Upon completion of the fellowship, each fellow will possess the skills necessary to be a lead teacher or qualified candidate in their division or department.

Each year, we hire a small cohort of fellows. Each fellow shares a classroom with a mentor teacher in their department or grade level. All fellows will have regular meetings with their mentor, their division head, their department- or grade-level chair, the Fellows’ Program Director, the Dean of Faculty, and the Head of School. Fellows also contribute to or participate in School activities such as advisory meetings, clubs, sports, and performances and attend relevant School events such as faculty meetings, assemblies, and professional development days. Fellows engage fully in the life of the School, thereby gaining experience with a school setting and insight into all aspects of a career in education.

Fellows receive a full-time salary and are eligible for benefits that include health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; free daily lunch; classroom supplies and teaching materials; all required texts; professional development support for on-and off-campus opportunities; and additional stipends for coaching and certain extracurricular activities.

By the conclusion of the fellowship, participants will have created a professional dossier of job application materials, a body of work for lesson plans, and a career development plan.

 

The vision for the Fellows' Program is to provide aspiring teachers and school professionals with the apprenticeship and experience needed to support a career in education, a passion for pedagogy, and a genuine love of young people.

Dr. Leah Angell

Director of the Fellows' Program

 

To inquire, please contact Dr. Leah Angell, Director of the Fellows’ Program, by phone or email.

Applications for the 2027-28 cohort will open October, 15 2026. Click here to apply.