Teaching Fellow

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Nine-month contract

Job summary

ACCEL Academy, part of MAEF Public Charter Schools (MPCS), in Mobile, Alabama, seeks Teaching Fellows to support lead teachers, design lessons, and engage diverse learners. Fellows receive weekly coaching and development to jump-start teaching careers and grow into leadership roles.

Responsibilities include small-group interventions, data meetings, daily classroom operations, and collaboration with families. A Bachelor's degree is required; 9-month contract; salary $46,500 with benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with young people in socio-economically disadvantaged communities preferred.
• Commitment to academic success for all students.
• Growth mindset with openness to feedback.
• Dedication to ACCEL Day and Evening Academy’s mission and vision.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and creativity.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides small group and one-on-one targeted intervention and support during station rotation.
• Participates in regular interim data meetings with team teachers and administrators.
• Engages in weekly coaching and observations.
• Participates in two hours per week of targeted professional development.
• Communicates effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Sets and maintains high academic and behavioral expectations.
• Keeps accurate records of student performance.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records.
• Assists with daily school operations as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Creativity

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

POSITION

Teaching Fellow

MAEF Public Charter Schools (MPCS)

Mobile, Alabama

Reports Directly to Principal

Salary: $46,500 a year

• Performance Incentives based upon network academic performance

Position Overview

ACCEL Academy, recognized throughout for its forward-thinking and progressive culture, is seeking Teaching Fellows. ACCEL teaching fellows work with lead teachers to close the achievement gap for all students in the school. Teaching fellows are fully involved in lesson design and execution, gaining a deeper understanding of rigorous, relevant instruction to meet a diverse group of students' needs. The teaching fellows’ relationships with their mentors also allow them to develop their relationship-building, classroom management, and trauma-informed teaching skills. In addition to ongoing support from veteran, highly effective teachers, our teaching fellows receive personalized development and coaching every week. Our teaching fellows program allows educators new to the profession to jump-start their careers and forge paths to lead long‑term teaching.

Essential Functions

• Provides small group and one‑on‑one targeted intervention and support to students during station rotation within the class periods.
• Participates in regular interim data meetings with team teachers and administrators.
• Engages in weekly administrative observations and coaching meetings.
• Participate in two (2) hours per week of targeted professional development.
• Communicates effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Sets and maintains consistent and high academic and behavioral expectations.
• Keeps an accurate record of student performance.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy of students' records.
• Engages in daily school operations, including hallway duty, monitoring lunches, or taking on substitute teaching duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience working with young people in a socio‑economically disadvantaged community (highly preferred)
• Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students
• Growth mindset is driven by personal reflection and openness to feedback
• Shared dedication to ACCEL Day and Evening Academy’s vision and mission
• Good problem‑solving abilities and creativity
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and organization skills

Terms: Nine (9) month, 187‑day contract with a salary established by the Board in terms of the Administrative Provisions and based on experience and qualifications.

Salary: $46,500 a year

Benefits: Benefits are available.

Candidates will be evaluated according to their qualifications and professional accomplishments with an emphasis on adherence to the application process.

The community and students we serve are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible. Thus, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at ACCEL Day and Evening Academy. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide the best educational experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world in which we live.

ACCEL does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the network are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Alabama school boards are required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees using the federal E‑Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E‑Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.

All applicants must pass a background check through the Alabama State Department of Education to be eligible for employment.

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