Teaching Fellow 2025-2026 SY Pool

Thank you for your interest in joining us as a Teaching Fellow for the 2025-2026 School Year! The Impact Public Schools Teaching Fellowship is a rigorous pathway to teaching program that allows you to “earn while you learn” through a full-time, hands-on fellowship program. This program is designed for teaching fellows to receive the support, training, & development needed to become a Lead Teacher within 1-2 years (dependent on an individual’s growth progression). Please read the position description below in detail before applying. By completing this application, you will be placed into our talent pool for this program. Final interviews are tentatively scheduled to begin in March 2025. If you have additional questions or require a different timeline, please reach out to us [email protected]. POSITION:Teaching Fellow TYPE:School-based GRADE LEVEL:Hiring for both early and elementary education positions LOCATION:Hiring at multiple locations across the Seattle-Tacoma area (Tukwila, WA, South Seattle, WA, Tacoma, WA, Renton, WA). SALARY:$43,281-$45,930 based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years. Plus up to $10,500 in financial support to enroll in a teacher certification preparation program. STATUS:Full time school year, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position START:First day of new staff training on August 1, 2025 REPORTS TO:School Principal or their designee Who You Are • You believe in the power of teamwork and want to work in a collaborative school community where team members support one another, whether it’s sharing ideas, teaming up on parent communication, or stepping in to help a colleague in need. • You are excited by the idea of delivering rigorous and engaging content to scholars by leveraging high-quality curriculum and teaching resources. • You enjoy opportunities to share your voice on how to improve our scholars’ experience through dynamic and ongoing input cycles facilitated by school & network leaders. • You are aligned withImpact Public Schools’ valuesand share an unwavering belief that every child, regardless of their identity and needs, can thrive and meet ambitious goals. Core Job Functions: Under the guidance and supervision of your school leadership and in partnership with your classroom’s Lead Teacher to create a positive learning environment (70%): • Classroom Management • Work closely with the Lead Teacher to contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom environment, support effective behavior management strategies, and assist in creating a safe and engaging atmosphere conducive to student learning. • Support individual student needs to be successful in participating in an inclusive learning environment. • Instructional Practices • Work closely with the Lead Teacher to consistently execute core best practices aligned to Impact’s instructional model in a variety of formats (whole group, small group, one on one). • Independently lead enrichment and small group instruction in support of effective literacy, math, language development skills, and social emotional learning • Provide coverage as needed for lead teacher or other teaching fellow absences Planning and Preparation (10%) • Assist the Lead Teacher in your classroom with implementation of comprehensive lesson plans provided by IPS’ Academic team and anticipate student responses and potential challenges, and plan targeted questions and exemplar work samples to facilitate comprehensive and effective instruction. • Communicate with families regularly, leveraging asset-based language to describe scholars’ academic and behavioral strengths and potential barriers. Training & Development(15%) • Participate in Impact’s school and network-wide training and development sessions as well as individual coaching. Other duties as assigned *Core job responsibility percentages are estimates based on projected work for this position. Required Qualifications • Must have a Bachelor’s degree in education or related field or actively working towards completing a bachelor's degree (within 2-years of employment required) Preferred Qualifications • Any experience working with youth ages 4-11 • Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students License/Certification • Must be eligible to obtain certification by OSPI with an endorsement in Elementary Education • Must have or be eligible to obtain a CPR certification • Must have or be eligible to obtain a food handler certification Non negotiables • Must be able to obtain then provide an academic transcript if hired • Must pass a fingerprint and background check • Complete Safeschools trainings What We Offer • Competitive pay and generous paid time off package including paid holidays, vacation and personal time; • Up to $10,500 in financial support towards a teacher certification preparation program; • Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability benefits; • Retirement account with employer contributions; • Free mental health support + more through our employee assistance program; • Growth pathway to becoming a Lead Teacher within 1-2 years, based on progression Equal Employment Opportunity Impact Public Schools is committed to providing a work environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment. Click to review Impact’s Employee Non-discrimination Policy for Impact Schools. Non-Discrimination Statements Impact Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Click to review Impact’s designated leaders responsible to handle all questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at each of Impact’s schools. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $43,281.00 - $45,930.00 per year Benefits: • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Parental leave • Professional development assistance • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Work Location: In person