Teaching Fellows will be offered
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Funded M.A. degree
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Applied experience (part-time teaching) in classrooms
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Living stipend
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Benefit package with medical/dental/vision contributions, and flexible spending accounts for health, transit, & dependent care
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School vacation breaks (including gaps between school year and summer programs) and a bank of paid flexible time off
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Dedicated mentorship from experienced, Reggio-inspired practitioners
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Professional development and networking opportunities in early childhood professional groups
Strong applicants will possess many of the followinG
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B.A. degree in any field
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EEC preschool or infant/toddler teacher certification (or qualified to apply for EEC certification)
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Commitment to anti-bias and anti-racist education
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Commitment to supporting students with special rights using strengths-based, trauma-informed approaches
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Interest in Reggio Emilia-inspired and other progressive teaching practices
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Interest in cooperative models of education and home-school partnerships
Application details
There is a rolling application process for this Fellowship. Interested candidates should apply at their earliest convenience by sending a cover letter and resume to the school’s hiring committee (hiring@newtowneschool.org) with the subject line: Newtowne Teaching Fellowship Application – [applicant’s name]. In their cover letter, applicants should address the following question: ‘How does my identity play a role in the teaching and learning experiences that I am a part of?’. Please note that candidates will need to apply for a degree program separately. Fellowships will not be confirmed without proof of acceptance into an accredited M.A. program in Education, Child Development, or a related field. Fellows are expected to commit to working at Newtowne for the duration of the two-year fellowship (including two summers) and to complete their program of graduate study within two years.
Newtowne School is committed to building and sustaining a diverse early education workforce. Teachers from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.