Middle School Teaching Fellow

We train future urban educators through hands-on experiences, working closely with teachers, students, and families.

Why Epiphany School

Epiphany Middle School is an independent school dedicated to providing excellent, tuition-free education to boys and girls of all faiths from economically disadvantaged families in Boston. Epiphany is a school that Never Gives Up on a Child. We seek recent college graduates and early-career professionals who feel a strong commitment to the city, education, and children, and who are excited by the opportunity to work in a full-service school environment with an extended day and year.

Teaching Fellows play a vital role in the life of the school. Primary responsibilities include student teaching and academic support, leading small art or enrichment electives, and coaching sports. While many Teaching Fellows may have little or no prior classroom experience, the program is intentionally designed to be highly collaborative and development-focused, with an emphasis on learning, mentorship, and mutual growth.

About the Teaching Fellow Program

The Epiphany Teaching Fellow Program is a high-impact, immersive fellowship for recent college graduates who are aspiring educators who want real classroom experience, strong mentorship, and meaningful community engagement.

Teaching Fellows are integral members of the school community, working alongside experienced lead teachers while developing their own teaching practice. Fellows live and learn together in a cohort model that emphasizes collaboration, reflection, and professional growth.

What You’ll Do

Teaching Fellows contribute across academic, enrichment, and student life programming. While prior teaching experience is not required, Fellows should bring curiosity, flexibility, and a commitment to learning.

• Support classroom instruction through student teaching and small-group academic support
• Advise a small group of students (4–5) to promote academic, social, and emotional growth
• Lead or support enrichment electives
• Coach interscholastic sports or assist with physical education programming
• Contribute to non-academic areas of school life
• Supervise students during the school day, after-school, and evening activities
• Participate fully in professional development and cohort learning

Professional Growth & Support

• Mentorship from experienced lead teachers
• Dedicated Teaching Fellow orientation in August
• Ongoing coaching and feedback
• On-site and off-site professional development opportunities
• Pathways for continued growth, including potential multi-year opportunities

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual living stipend of $18,700
• Epiphany School–sponsored benefits
• Free housing in Epiphany’s cohort residence
• Three meals are provided daily during the school week
• $500 annual travel stipend
• Educational expense coverage, including MTEL test funding and professional development opportunities

Who Thrives at Epiphany

• Passion for education, youth development, and equity
• Interest in a long-term career in teaching or education
• Comfort with feedback and continuous learning
• Initiative-driven and belief in the school’s mission and instructional goals
• Desire to live and work in Dorchester, one of Boston’s most historic and diverse neighborhoods

Selected candidates will be invited for an initial visit and formal interview.

Epiphany School–sponsored benefits