Teaching Fellowship (2026-2027 School Year)

University Preparatory Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PERA retirement program

401K option

Wellness account contributions

Job summary

University Prep in Denver seeks Teaching Fellows (Teachers in Training) to embody our mission and deliver high-quality instruction in small groups and whole-class settings, aligned to curricular expectations. Fellows participate in a rigorous preparation process and build a strong instructional practice.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, is in-person, and priors PRAXIS 5001 readiness is required. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Be able to take and pass the PRAXIS 5001 by August 2026.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Embody mission and values of University Prep.
• Deliver high-quality instruction in varied group sizes.
• Provide academic and behavioral interventions and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with staff and families and participate in professional development.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Organizational skills

Verbal and written skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PRAXIS 5001 readiness

Job description

UNIVERSITY PREP

Position: Teaching Fellows (Teachers in Training)

Our Mission:

Building a foundation of skills, knowledge and character, University Prep educates every PreK-5 scholar for a four-year college degree and life of opportunity.

Why You’ll Love Us

“We have been a part of the University Prep family from the beginning. Over the past school years, I've been so proud to see my child grow, learn, and get the support that I feel every child should receive.” – U Prep Parent

In 2011, University Prep opened the doors to its first elementary campus. Fast forward 12 years later and our founding scholars are now enrolled in their first year of post- secondary programming.

With 81% of U Prep alumni on track for post-secondary degree and credential attainment, U Prep is living its mission.

Our scholars represent a 2.5X improvement when compared with their peer group statewide.

They are beating the odds and pursuing their dreams and ambitions as they enter young adulthood and make choices about their futures.

We couldn’t be prouder of our now college-going alumni, but more importantly, they couldn’t be prouder of themselves.

Watch this video to hear from them directly and learn more about who we are as an organization and why we exist.

While you may love us because of the depth of our commitment to our mission and the integrity we carry each day to bring it to life, we believe your initial love will come from the investment we make in our people.

Everything starts with our care and commitment to the adults who lead our work.

They are the game changes who make everything possible.

What You’ll Do

• Embody mission and vision of our organization
• Live by the five core values that guide our work together (Educate our Scholars, Serve our Families, Serve the Team, Walk the Walk and My Child)
• Prepare to deliver high quality instruction in small group and whole group settings aligned to curricular expectations.
  • All Teaching Fellows, like Teachers, engage in a rigorous intellectual preparation process in which they deeply internalize lessons and practice critical portions in advance of delivery with scholars.
• Deliver engaging, motivating, and rigorous instruction in whole-class, small group and individual settings using cohesive, standards-aligned curriculum (Teaching Fellows build to this responsibility throughout the year, carrying a larger teaching load as the year progresses and their skills develop).
• Provide academic and behavioral interventions to small groups and/or individual scholars.
• Analyze student achievement data and action plan in collaboration with instructional staff and leadership.
• Monitor student progress in relation to action plans to ensure positive and meaningful impact
• Build and enhance a classroom and school-wide culture of high expectations in which all children are positioned to engage with challenging, grade-level content
• Teach & enforce school-wide systems and procedures designed to maximize learning for all children
• Consistently use school-wide behavior management systems that ensure logical consequences and restorative practices that are predictable and supportive of scholar development
• Support scholars in meeting and exceeding expectations set forth in our PREP values as they build their strength of character (PREP - Pride, Responsibility, Enthusiasm, Perseverance)
• Communicate regularly and proactively with scholars and families
• Plan for and lead parent/teacher conferences that strengthen the school/home relationship
• Engage in the creation of quarterly scholar report cards that include academic performance and character development
• Actively participate in professional development sessions (internally and externally), engaging fully to maximize learning of new skills and knowledge.
• Continuously use feedback with direct coach, colleagues, and campus leaders to make productive changes in instructional practices and overall performance.
• Complete all administrative requirements before given deadlines.
• Participate in additional activities including field trips, intensive academic support sessions, and other required programs as needed throughout year.

Compensation & Benefits

Our compensation and benefits for Teaching Fellows include, but are not limited to the following:

• Annual salary of $50,000
  • Once Teaching Fellows complete the Fellowship year and transition into a teaching role at U Prep (their 2nd year with us) they gain access to highly competitive salaries, starting at a minimum of $ 60,000.
• Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including PERA 401K option.
• 100% of medical benefit covered for all employees, and options to elect dental, vision, critical illness and accident benefits.
  • Up to $600 in contributions to a personal wellness account.
• Three weeks of summer professional development (PD) for new employees.
• Robust PD over the course of the school year (including our Summer Institute)
  • 140+ hours of PD for new instructional staff
• Weekly personalized coaching and supports:
  • Time to connect (our leaders go beyond helping develop your technical skills and ensure we know what’s going on with you)
  • Classroom observations including real-time coaching
  • Observation feedback sessions
  • Co-Intellectual Prep meetings (working with you to prepare for instruction)
  • Data meetings to analyze and action plan
• Weekly time for grade level teams to collaborate and engage with each other with a focus on helping all of our scholars succeed.
• Potential access to signing bonuses and moving stipends.

Position Requirements

• Full commitment to, belief in, and alignment with mission and vision of University Prep.
• Full commitment to organization’s core values and core identity
• Unyielding optimism that children can perform at or above grade level regardless of where they may be starting their educational journey.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Be able to take and pass the PRAXIS 5001 (passing scores required by August 2026).
• Openness to feedback and a strong desire for continual growth and development as a professional.
• Demonstrated commitment to working in urban education and/or with a diverse student population.
• Ability to analyze data and use data to inform decisions and/or instruction.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work full-time, including some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work in person/in the school building. This is not remote/telecommuting role.
• Bilingual strongly preferred (English/Spanish).

For Additional Information

Visit: http://uprepschool.org/careers/

As an equal opportunity employer, University Prep hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.