Job Application for Fellow, East Harlem Inclusive Learning (Special Education) Teaching Fellowship (2027-2029) at East Harlem Tutorial Program

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Fellow, East Harlem Inclusive Learning (Special Education) Teaching Fellowship (2027-2029)

Position Reports to: Director, Inclusive Learning Teaching Fellowship

Start/End Date: Late May 2027 - Late June 2029

Application Deadline: The next application deadline is October 5, 2026. Please note that applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The application deadline only informs which interview finalist day you may be scheduled for. Applicants who apply early have a higher chance of getting an offer as each cohort is relatively small.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Snapshot

This is a 2-year program that prepares aspiring teachers through rigorous coursework in Special Education at Hunter College school of Education and a 2-year paid fellowship as an inclusive learning (special education) teacher at East Harlem Scholars Academies with extensive support and training in culturally responsive pedagogy. Fellows will complete the program with a Master’s degree in Special Education and initial New York State teaching certification.

Who We Are

East Harlem Scholars Academies are community-based Pre-K to 12 public charter schools operated by East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP). EHTP began in 1958 as a children's reading group and has since grown into a multi-site after-school program for traditional public school students and a network of public charter schools focused on significantly increasing the college graduation rate in East Harlem.

At EHTP we also aim to serve as an agent of change and thoughtfully contribute to the national fight for racial equity. Through our organization-wide commitment to anti-racism work, we prepare our scholars to effect change, challenge the status quo, and thrive in the world around them. As staff members, we face our own racial identities and conscious and unconscious biases. With this in mind, all of our professional development, curriculum, organizational materials, and processes are designed with a goal of racial justice.

We ground all of our work in racial equity, in our core values (Service, Courage, Humility, Originality, Leadership, Achievement, and Reflection), and in our five guiding principles: 1) all children can and will succeed when provided a great education; 2) the best learning occurs when children engage in higher-order, critical thinking; 3) a nurturing and supportive environment supports students' love of learning and of themselves; 4) self-awareness promotes dynamic leadership and global understanding; 5) active community engagement richly enhances educational opportunities. These principles inform and are reflected in our current four key strategic priorities: to increase high-impact, high-quality academic curriculum, programming content, staff capacity, and coaching; to embrace and advance our use of technology; to deepen our embodiment of ethical and equitable radical humanity; and to efficiently operationalize teaching, learning, community, and care.

For more information about East Harlem Scholars Academies, please visit us at www.eastharlemscholars.org.

Hunter College School of Education

Hunter was New York City’s first teacher training program, founded in 1870, and to this day carries on a proud tradition of achievement and commitment to preparing teachers, counselors and administrators in over 40 specializations who make a difference in the lives of children, adolescents and consumers in communities throughout New York City and beyond. The Hunter College School of Education is dedicated to the preparation of deeply thoughtful, knowledgeable and highly effective teachers, administrators and counselors. Their commitment is to educate future professionals who will make a significant impact on the academic achievement, as well as the intellectual, social and emotional development of their students. The 2014 National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) review of teacher preparation programs, published by U.S. News & World Report, indicates that the Hunter College School of Education offers the greatest breadth of quality across programs in the mid-Atlantic United States and the highest overall ranking in New York State.

The Work and Why it Matters

The East Harlem Teaching Fellowship, an EHTP program, in partnership with Hunter College School of Education, is an innovative, cohort-based teacher-training pathway for recent college graduates and career changers that develops, supports, and certifies aspiring educators to become inclusive learning teachers for East Harlem Scholars Academies and the greater East Harlem community. The program aims to improve educational outcomes for East Harlem students and increase the number of highly effective teachers serving East Harlem.

Inclusive Learning Fellowship

2-year teacher preparation program
$60,000/year salary + subsidized tuition + benefits
Subsidized master’s degree and certification in Special Education from Hunter College
Teach alongside a co-teacher in a 4th - 12th grade classroom at East Harlem Scholars Academies and take graduate coursework on the evenings and some weekends

As a Teaching Fellow you will:

Enroll in Graduate Coursework

Engage in coursework at Hunter College, both on- and off-site (classes are held during the workday and in the evenings; there may be occasional Saturdays)
Complete all requirements for initial teaching certification

Receive Coaching and Cohort-based Learning Opportunities

Conduct structured observations of and co-teach with highly effective teachers in Scholars Academies
Receive weekly coaching tailored to your needs as a classroom teacher
Receive cohort-based professional development
Engage in ongoing reflection exercises linking theory learned in graduate coursework to actions practiced in the classroom

Contribute to Community Engagement

Build positive relationships with families of EHTP students through frequent communication about students’ progress and ways that families can support their children’s learning
Plan at least one Family Engagement Event for families

Who You Are

You believe in EHTP’s mission, core values, and racial equity statement
You are open to exploring your own identity and privilege
You enjoy working with students, have an interest in teaching elementary students, and want to gain valuable classroom experience
You are committed to teaching in the East Harlem community
You are open to giving and receiving constructive feedback and are looking for professional growth opportunities consistently
You value teamwork and are able to work collaboratively with other instructional and support staff members in an effort to best serve your students
You have the perseverance to overcome any challenge
You are highly organized and hold yourself to high professional standards
You possess strong interpersonal communication skills (written and oral)

Eligibility Requirements:

Bachelor's degree conferred by June 2027
Preferred minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

If you have an undergraduate GPA that falls under a 3.0, you will be required to write a statement explaining 1) any factors that impacted your undergraduate GPA, and 2) the steps you plan to take in order to ensure that you succeed in the Fellowship program

A liberal arts or sciences major (or interdisciplinary concentration) of at least 30 credits
A liberal arts core including the following:

a General Education core in the liberal arts and sciences to include artistic expression, communication, information retrieval
concepts in history and social sciences, humanities
a language other than English
scientific and mathematical processes
written analysis and expression

U.S. Citizen or National/Permanent Resident status
Applicants must not have taken more than 18 college credits in special education
Experience working with students a plus, but not required
Due to the nature of our diverse student population, Arabic, Mandarin or Spanish speaking candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Compensation and Benefits:

$60,000/year salary
Health insurance
$10,000 towards Masters’ Degree in Special Education ($5,000 per year)
NYS teaching certification upon completion of program
Paid vacation (aligned with school closings calendar)
Laptop
Academic and financial guidance
Job placement support
This two-year program counts toward your years of teaching for student loan forgiveness or enroll in Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Thank you in advance for taking the time to apply to East Harlem Scholars Academies.

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For the short answer questions, please do not use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to generate your responses. We want to hear your perspective—your experiences, insights, and interest in our work. There are no right or wrong answers, just an opportunity for us to get to know you and your approach to this work better. Aim for a thoughtful response that goes beyond a few words but doesn't need to be a full essay.

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The Inclusive Learning (Special Education) Fellowship is designed to develop and support aspiring educators passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with diverse learning needs. While you may not have prior teaching experience, we are interested in understanding your motivations, values, and potential to succeed in this role. In a 500-700 word essay, please address the following: What inspires you to pursue a career in special education? How have your personal academic, or professional experiences shaped your understanding of the needs of students with disabilities? Why do you believe equity and inclusion are essential in education? How do you plan to approach the challenges of learning to teach while supporting students with diverse needs? What impact do you hope to have as a special education fellow?

The East Harlem Teaching Fellowship is an intensive experience. Think of a time when you were given an unusual amount of responsibility or encountered great obstacles in accomplishing a goal. Describe this circumstance, your approach to the situation, and the outcome.

What personal or shared experience can you bring to our classrooms that will help you support our young people in being their best possible selves?

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