Teaching Fellow
The St. Timothy’s School Teaching Fellows Program offers a paid fellowship ($45,000 per person, per year, plus full employee benefits and professional development grant funding opportunities) for two recent college graduates with exemplary academic backgrounds and a commitment to a career in private/independent school teaching. During their year of service (from August 2025 through June 2026), Fellows will:
- Gain valuable first-hand experience by assisting, co-teaching, and leading a variety of lessons and units of study across several grade levels and academic disciplines in either the lower school (grades PK – 4) or middle school (grades 5 – 8) of St. Timothy’s School.
- Participate fully in, and contribute extensively to, all aspects of the life of a thriving Episcopal preparatory school, including chapel services, athletics and extracurriculars, field trips, school events, and service projects.
- Collaborate closely with an assigned Master Teacher, administrators, and all colleagues to further strengthen skills in lesson design, best practices for instruction, classroom management, and parent partnership and communication.
- Pursue fully-funded professional development opportunities with St. Timothy’s teachers throughout the year—attending conferences and workshops together, participating in continuing education coursework and webinars, and working with consultants and coaches.
- Connect with and visit other leading independent schools in North Carolina, observing other classrooms and building an invaluable professional network of independent school educators and administrators throughout the state.
At the conclusion of his/her year of service, a St. Timothy’s Teaching Fellow will possess the experience, training, and professional connections necessary to begin a successful teaching career in leading private/independent schools in North Carolina and beyond. St. Timothy’s School will assist Fellows with job placement and referral to independent school teacher placement agencies. St. Timothy’s Teaching Fellows may also be considered for any permanent teaching openings at St. Timothy’s School for which they are eligible.
Responsibilities
The Teaching Fellow will have opportunities to:
- Work closely with an assigned Master Teacher mentor, observing lessons, meeting regularly, assisting in class activities, and leading one or more lessons per week with his/her support and supervision. The Teaching Fellow also will have opportunities to regularly observe and guest teach in several other classrooms and grade levels in the division (either lower or middle school), while continuing to work closely with his/her mentor.
- Assist and support lower or middle school teachers in particular lessons or learning activities where added adult support could be beneficial--including offering break-out, small-group academic enrichment and/or additional support, or working with the larger class so that the teacher is available for small-group academic enrichment and/or additional support.
- Assist with recess duties, lunch supervision, study hall monitoring, and traffic duties.
- Act as a substitute teacher for individual classes or for a full day when a permanent teacher is unavailable.
- Assist with classroom set-up, clean-up, copying, laminating, photography/website updating, and instructional/organizational support.
- Serve as a head coach or assistant coach for a middle school athletic team or a lower school intramural program during at least one of the three athletic seasons.
- Assist colleagues with planning, supervision, setup/clean-up, and/or logistics of various special community events, class presentations, field trips, student socials, and service projects throughout the year.
- Visit independent schools throughout North Carolina to observe and connect with teaching peers.
- Attend and participate in all faculty meetings and professional development days.
Teaching Fellows will receive a $45,000 salary and employee benefits, including school-provided medical insurance coverage, during the 2025-26 academic year.
The Community
Founded in 1958, St. Timothy’s School is an Episcopal preparatory school for over 560 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. St. Timothy’s Titans build upon an excellent academic foundation and strive to solve problems with diligence and creativity; embrace faith and reason in the pursuit of truth and meaning; lead healthy lives with joy and gratitude; treat all people with dignity, respect, and compassion; and love and serve God and one another. St. Timothy’s graduates are currently enrolled in more than 25 different high schools—including both public and private schools locally, as well as boarding schools around the U.S. In addition to its outstanding preparatory academics, St. Timothy’s has a thriving fine and performing arts program, and the middle school athletic program (in which more than 80% of students participate annually) is regularly recognized as among the most successful programs in its conference.
St. Timothy’s School is located in the North Hills neighborhood in the heart of midtown Raleigh, NC, known for its vibrant and welcoming social and professional life, dining, shopping, events, and lodging. Home to 11 universities and colleges, Raleigh and North Carolina’s Triangle region (including Durham and Chapel Hill, within 30-45 minutes of campus) are tremendously rich in educational and cultural opportunities and are regularly recognized as some of the best places to live in the United States.
Eligibility
Candidates for St. Timothy’s Teaching Fellows must:
- Earn a bachelor’s degree in education or a relevant field prior to August 2025. (Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 anticipated graduates are encouraged to apply.) Candidates who have received or will receive a master’s degree are also welcome to apply, though a master’s degree is not required to be considered for the St. Timothy’s Teaching Fellows Program.
- Demonstrate a commitment to beginning a career in teaching, with a particular interest in teaching in private/independent schools.
- Possess relevant prior experience (either professional or volunteering) working with school-age children.
- Exhibit excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Be comfortable working in an Episcopal school environment—an inclusive Christian school community with regular worship and prayer that welcomes and values people of all faiths and no previous faith tradition.
The Teaching Fellows Program is designed for recent college graduates and newly qualified early career teachers. Mid-career professionals and/or experienced teachers should contact the school for other employment opportunities.
St. Timothy’s School welcomes inquiries from all qualified applicants and does not discriminate against any persons in violation of applicable local, state, or federal laws.
Application and Selection Process
A selection committee will review applications on a rolling basis beginning in February 2025, with a goal of advancing first-round semi-finalists no later than March. Semi-finalist interviews will commence in late February.
Applications will continue to be accepted any time after first-round semi-finalist advancement on a rolling basis until two 2025 St. Timothy’s Teaching Fellows have been named. Fellows are expected to begin service in early August 2025.
Handshake candidates can apply directly online through Handshake. Be sure that your cover letter answers question #2 below. We will reach out later for letters of recommendation from candidates that apply through Handshake.
To be considered for the fellowship, every candidate must submit:
- A completed Application
- An essay of 500-1000 words that explains why the candidate aspires to become a teacher, why he/she has an interest in private/independent schools specifically, and identifies the particular age ranges or subjects in which he/she has the greatest interest, and why.
- A résumé that lists and describes all academic awards, accomplishments, and distinctions
- A copy of a current college transcript (a sealed official transcript or unsealed copy is acceptable) reflecting all courses attempted and grades earned through December 2024
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from persons with knowledge of the candidate’s skills, work ethic, and commitment to a teaching career.
Completed applications can be mailed (in one single package, please) to:
St. Timothy’s School – Teaching Fellows Program
c/o Anna Baird 4523
Six Forks Rd Raleigh, NC 27609
Alternately, application packets may be emailed to abaird@sttimothys.org. All emails must note the candidate's name in the subject line.