Teaching Fellows Program
For those who learn best by observing, doing, receiving feedback, and guidance, the Teaching Fellows program is perfect for you. In addition to working alongside a co-teacher and learning on the job in real time, Fellows receive targeted, individualized development as they learn the skills required to graduate into a lead teacher role. Graduates with bachelor's degrees in any major are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Core Responsibilities:
- Support outstanding academic achievement and student character development
- Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment that excites and invests in students as they reach their full potential
- Build a strong classroom community and relationships with families
- Commit to constant professional and personal growth through reflection, feedback, and collaboration
- Fully engage in all Teacher Fellow and school-wide professional development trainings and practice clinics
- Internalize and deliver innovative lesson plans
- Use data analytics to strategize around student outcomes
- Adapt teaching for the benefit of each student and collaborate with other educators for support and ideas
- Assess student learning consistently and adjust instruction to meet individual student needs
- Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Skills & Characteristics:
- A commitment to the mission and core values of Meeting Street Schools, and an unwavering belief that all students can and will succeed
- High level of personal organization and planning
- Team player
- Desire to master content and enthusiasm for subject matter
- Ability to inspire, motivate, and engage children
Educational Background Requirement:
- Bachelor's degree (Degree must be conferred by July 1, 2026, for beginning-of-year start dates)
Compensation & Benefits:
- Kindergarten through 5th Grade Teaching Fellows at our Spartanburg location receive a starting salary of $61,900 and are eligible for yearly performance awards.
- Meeting Street Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
- Employee + Family Wellness Programs
- Tax-Favored Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Retirement Plans
Meeting Street Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and are not based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, uniformed service, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other factor or characteristic protected by applicable law.