Emma Willard School · 2 days ago
Science Fellow
Troy, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$27K/yr - $28K/yr
2+ years expEmma Willard School is seeking a Teaching Fellow for the 2026-2027 school year, in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. The role involves teaching science to grades 9-12, particularly Biology or Chemistry, while participating in a vibrant teaching community and supporting diversity and inclusion efforts.
Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Teaching: In their first year in the program, teaching fellows teach two sections of the same class; in their second and final year, they teach three sections and may have two different preps. Fellows meet weekly with a mentor teacher and receive regular classroom observations and feedback on their teaching. They also meet weekly with a course-level coordinator, and should expect a highly collaborative environment in which to craft daily lesson plans, develop assessments, and provide grades and feedback to their students
Faculty Duties: Faculty are expected to keep accurate records of attendance and grades as required by the school, compose student comments three times annually with additional progress reports as assigned, attend departmental, faculty, and all-school meetings, and participate in professional development opportunities provided by the school. Fellows should be available to support students and collaborate with adults within their department throughout the academic school day
Residential: Fellows are expected to live on campus and be affiliated with a residential dormitory. As part of their compensation plan, fellows are asked to carry out the duties and responsibilities of residential faculty. 1-2 nights a week will be spent working in the dorm, along with several weekends on-duty
Co-curricular: Fellows will participate in a co-curricular commitment within our program such as coaching one season of a sport, advising a club, etc
Communication: Communicating efficiently, and in a timely manner, with colleagues, students, students’ advisors, parents, and/or residential faculty in a professional manner, in both oral and written form
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in their discipline
Good working knowledge of Google Suite and enthusiasm for experimenting with learning technologies
A valid driver's license
A willingness to advocate for the Emma Willard School mission
Patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
A commitment to professional growth and development
Prepared to teach science grades 9-12, particularly Biology or Chemistry
Fewer than two years' professional teaching experience
Ready and willing to support the community's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging
Eager to participate in all elements of boarding school life
Benefits
80% payment for graduate school tuition
On-campus faculty housing
A stipend
Company
Emma Willard School
Emma Willard School is a secondary educational platform.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lucas Meyers
Chief Communications & Marketing Officer
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