We want leaders who are not only role models in our diverse community, but who are focused on ensuring high academic achievement. Urban schools in Rhode Island are at an important stage, poised to make greater strides towards academic success. In urban districts seeking to offer opportunity and enrichment to students, you can become the teacher that will help unlock your students’ potential, setting them on the path to success. Rhode Island Teaching Fellows will have high expectations for their students – and themselves. In 2009, African American 8th grade students have an average score that was 30
points lower than that of white students and In Hispanic 8th grade students had an average score that was 31 points lower*.
We are looking for people with a drive to eliminate these achievement gaps, specifically candidates who are interested in teaching in subject areas where high-quality instruction and commitment are needed the most. Teaching Fellows will teach math, science, or special education in high-needs schools in Rhode Island.
We want people who are driven to succeed in the most challenging positions. We want individuals looking to end education inequities and people who understand that a teacher’s strengths and skills can create that change one class at a time. There is no one profile for an ideal Teaching Fellows candidate; Fellows can span a wide range of backgrounds, bringing a diverse set of talents and skills to the program. This program is specifically designed for successful professionals seeking an alternate route into a career in the classroom and driven college graduates who may not have a degree in education. Strong candidates are those who are committed to having a positive effect on student achievement, who display excellence through their previous endeavors, and who are dedicated to doing whatever it takes to reach and influence students – especially those in under-served areas – on a daily basis. Review the eligibility section of this website for more details on the requirements to apply.
We want professionals who have excelled in their careers, who are ready to make a difference in our public schools. As a Fellow, you will use your life experiences to your advantage. The most successful teachers are those who leverage their diverse knowledge, experiences, and achievements into the classroom to positively affect the lives of their students. Whether your background is in engineering, business, journalism, or raising a family, this is a chance to use your skills to make a difference in the classroom. The Teaching Fellows program provides you with a community of peers – dedicated individuals who, like you, want to ensure that all students in Rhode Island achieve academic success. Apply today.
We want people fresh out of college with track records of success as students, who seek to close the achievement gap. Maybe you have always wanted to become a teacher, but did not major in education. Maybe you have been a leader on campus and in your community, and you now seek a new way to continue to drive change. You may have a major in mathematics or physics, and want to share your deep knowledge in a subject area where high-quality teachers are needed the most. Applying to Rhode Island Teaching Fellows is your chance to join a highly-selective program comprised of talented individuals from across the country, like you, who are making the choice to give back, to lead, and to learn by becoming public school teachers. Apply today.
Read Fellow Profiles to learn about the current cohort of Rhode Island Teaching Fellows who are affecting positive change in their classrooms across Rhode Island.
Review the eligibility section of this website for more details on the requirements to apply.
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