XLMA Teaching Fellow (2027-2028)

TrulyHired; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Academy is seeking Teaching Fellows for a year-long program that develops classroom culture and instructional practice. Fellows are paired with a mentor and receive weekly coaching, classroom observations, and opportunities for hands-on growth.

Bi-weekly professional development sessions focus on active circulation, clear instruction, standards-based learning, and feedback. A lead-teaching path may follow, with increased compensation for coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter setting preferred.
• Commitment to Excel Academy's mission and equity in education.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Willingness to engage in antiracist education and ongoing feedback.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a year-long Teaching Fellowship to develop Classroom Culture and Management.
• Observe classrooms, receive coaching, and practice core instructional moves across settings.
• Engage in bi-weekly professional development and apply learnings directly to practice.
• Prepare for lead teaching roles; possible interview guarantee and salary upgrade during coverage.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

2+ years teaching experience

Job description

Job Description

Organization Overview

Excel Academy is a network of 6 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 2,000 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely to graduate from college.

About our Team

Everyday, our team members choose to be positive, drive their own growth, uplift one another, and hold the highest possible beliefs for what students can achieve.

About the Role

The Excel Academy Teaching Fellowship is a year-long intensive teacher development program. The first half of the school-year, Fellows focus on developing their Classroom Culture and Management practice. The second half of the school year, Fellows focus on developing their Content and Lesson Instruction practice.

At Excel, we believe the best way to become an effective teacher is by being in classrooms - observing different styles, supporting students and practicing core instructional moves in a variety of settings. Excel Teaching Fellows are paired and coached by an experienced Mentor Teacher to develop the necessary teaching skills and mindsets required to become a successful culturally responsive educator through weekly coaching meetings, classroom observations, classroom coverage for absent teachers, and other development opportunities.

Excel Teaching Fellows also participate in bi-weekly professional development sessions that include topics such as active circulation, clarity of academic instruction, standards based approach learning, lesson internalization and feedback, and more. Each session allows Fellows to refine their skills and apply their practice directly to their classrooms. This hands-on immersion prepares Fellows to step confidently into lead teaching roles.

By the end of your Teaching Fellow year, you will have the option to apply for a lead teaching position at Excel Academy for the following school year, and as a current Excel Academy employee. you will be guaranteed an interview. High-performing fellows pay be asked to take on parental leave coverage assignment or can apply to take on a mid-year lead opening. For the duration of that coverage, compensation will be increased to a full teacher salary.

Salary

$52 - 61k, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred;
• A minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required;
• A commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel's values and educational model;
• A commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education;
• The ability to focus and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment;
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work;
• An openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in receiving feedback for continuous improvement; and
• And can speak to their personal investment and commitment to antiracist education and diversity, equity, and inclusion in our school community and beyond.

Mission Alignment

• You share a commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel's values and educational model;
• You are committed to addressing racial and economic inequity in education;
• You work effectively in a team environment and have a willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; and
• You are open to change, are willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for your own professional growth and improvement.