Teaching Fellow, Middle School (2025-26)

School Year: 2025-26

Position: Teaching Fellow

Campus: United Middle Dana Ave.

Grade(s): K-8th

Reports to: School Director

United Schools (United) is a nonprofit organization in Columbus Ohio. After founding its first school in 2008 it has worked together with incredible leaders to open three more schools in the span of ten years. Each United campus is an open enrollment public charter school that works diligently to close the opportunity gap in Columbus. Moreover the mission of all United campuses is to transform lives and our communities through the power of education while maintaining our vision: For every child an open door.

United currently operates two high-performing elementary schools (K-5) and two high-performing middle schools (6-8) that serve more than 800 students. We strive to provide students with a rigorous academic experience in a joyful learning environment and we work hard to ensure that students of all levels grow and succeed by focusing on intentional student support and continual improvement.

Position Description

At United Schools the Teaching Fellow position provides a unique opportunity for talented individuals to explore the field of education and to gain hands-on practice and the training necessary to become a successful full-time classroom teacher. Teaching Fellows will have an opportunity to observe and learn from experienced educators observe best practices in classroom instruction provide in-house substitute teaching coverage for teachers co-teach with teacher-leaders and support teachers with tutoring grading and individual or small-group instruction. The aim is for Teaching Fellows to become candidates for full-time teaching positions for the following school year and they may be called on to gradually assume the role of a classroom teacher as the fellowship year progresses.

The Teaching Fellow will be providing coverage in various middle school classrooms during a parental leave of absence. There will be an onboarding period for a few weeks prior to the start of the leave at which point the Teaching Fellow will start providing building-wide coverage. It is anticipated that this assignment will run from November 3 2025 through February 13 2026 although the actual dates may vary.

Joining Our Team

United Core Traits:

1. Mission-Driven. Team members believe deeply in the United mission: to transform lives and our communities through the power of education.
2. Growth Mindset. Team members believe in their ability and the ability of all students to grow and improve.
3. Relationship-Driven. Team members get proximate to students families and colleagues to develop authentic relationships that inform work in the classroom.
4. Conscientiousness. Team members are professional reliable diligent and pay attention to detail.
5. Emotionally Constant. Team members maintain a sense of calm while addressing a number of priorities.

Qualifications:

• Holds a B.A./B.S. degree and has the ability to secure the appropriate teaching license.
• Has prior experience working in urban schools and/or communities (preferred).

Knowledge and Skills:

• Is committed to using data-driven instructional practices and the techniques outlined in Teach Like a Champion 3.0 to improve student outcomes.
• Is relentless in writing refining and internalizing curriculum lessons and assessments.
• Is open and committed to implementing frequent feedback from team members.
• Communicates effectively with students families and colleagues.
• Comfortability with Google products for effective communication and completion of job responsibilities.

Terms of Employment

• Although this position will begin November 3 2025 applications will be considered immediately.
• This is a full-time temporary position.
• Report times are typically Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. although some job-related tasks can be expected outside of these hours.
• Salary: The starting salary for a new Teaching Fellow with a Bachelors degree is $35000. The starting salary for other applicants will depend on professional experience and education level.
• Benefits:
  • Medical dental vision life and disability coverage
  • Employees are eligible to participate in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS).
• All United campuses are Equal Opportunity Employers.