Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program

The Girls' School of Austin; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Professional development

Agency opportunities

Capitol Hill exposure

Job summary

The Girls' School of Austin invites passionate K–12 STEM teachers to become Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellows in Washington, DC. Spend 11 months inside a federal agency or Congressional office, sharing classroom insights to influence STEM education policy on a national scale.

This fellowship includes an $8,200/month stipend, professional development, and opportunities with the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, USGS, Library of Congress, and on Capitol Hill.

Qualifications

• Passionate K–12 STEM educators.
• Experience shaping classroom practice into policy insights.

Responsibilities

• Share classroom insights to shape STEM education policy at the national level.
• Collaborate with federal agencies and Congressional staff during the fellowship.

Job description

Your Leadership. National Impact.

Are you a passionate STEM educator ready to influence national education policy?

Join a community of trailblazing K–12 teachers as an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow in Washington, DC. Spend 11 months working inside a federal agency or Congressional office—sharing your classroom insights to shape STEM education across the country.

• $8,200/month stipend
• Professional development
• Opportunities with the Department of Energy, Department of War, the USGS and the Library of Congress and on Capitol Hill
• Applications open August 3, 2026, and close November 5, 2026

Bring your voice to the national conversation.