Emma Willard School is seeking a Teaching Fellow for the 2026-2027 school year. The Fellows program at Emma Willard School partners with the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education’s Independent School Teaching Residency Program (ISTR), enabling “aspiring and early career teachers to receive a master’s degree while completing an intensive teaching fellowship at a host partner school.” At Emma Willard School, teaching fellows benefit from a vibrant teaching and learning community, a dedicated mentor, and competitive compensation, which includes 80% payment for graduate school tuition, on-campus faculty housing, and a stipend.

In addition to successful completion of an interview process with Emma Willard School, fellows program candidates must apply to and be accepted by the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education.

We welcome applicants who are prepared to teach 9th, 10th, and/or 11th grade English literature courses and have fewer than two years of professional teaching experience. The successful applicant is a passionate practitioner of their discipline who believes in the value of an all-girls education and is eager to participate in all elements of boarding school life. Successful fellows candidates are ready and willing to support our community’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging in every aspect of their work both in and out of the classroom.

We seek someone who is committed to navigating today’s changing and diverse landscape to help the school promote and nurture diversity, equity, and inclusion. Emma Willard encourages candidates from under-represented groups to apply, as well as those who have demonstrated experience with diverse populations.

Responsibilities and Duties include, but are not limited to:

Teaching: In their first year in the program, teaching fellows teach two sections of the same class; in their second and final year, they teach three sections and may have two different preps. Fellows meet weekly with a mentor teacher and receive regular classroom observations and feedback on their teaching. They also meet weekly with a course-level coordinator, and should expect a highly collaborative environment in which they craft lesson plans, develop assessments, and provide grades and feedback to their students.

Faculty Duties: Fellows are expected to keep accurate records of attendance and grades as required by the school; compose student comments and progress reports as assigned; attend departmental, faculty, and all-school meetings; and participate in professional development opportunities provided by the school. Fellows should be available to support students and collaborate with adults within their department throughout the academic school day. 

Residential: Fellows are expected to live on campus and be affiliated with a residential dormitory. As part of their compensation plan, fellows are asked to carry out the duties and responsibilities of residential faculty. One night per-week and up to ten weekends per-year will be spent working in the dorm, along with several weekends on-duty.

Co-curricular: Fellows will participate in a co-curricular commitment within our program such as coaching one season of a sport, advising a student club, etc.

Communication: Fellows are expected to communicate efficiently and in a timely manner with colleagues, students, students’ advisors, parents, and/or residential faculty in a professional manner.

• Bachelor’s degree in their discipline
• Working knowledge of Google Suite and enthusiasm for experimenting with learning technologies
• A valid driver’s license
• A willingness to advocate for the Emma Willard School mission
• Patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• A commitment to professional growth and development

Salary: $27,000 - $28,000 

We seek to identify, recruit, and develop employees who bring a diversity of experiences, perspectives, talents, and backgrounds.  We offer a competitive total compensation package in a stimulating and dynamic academic community.  

Please submit a resume, cover letter, teaching statement, and unofficial transcripts to be considered for the position.

About Emma Willard School

Since 1814, Emma Willard School has been one of the nation's leading college preparatory boarding and day schools for young women. At Emma Willard, every possible resource is dedicated to developing in students the values and skills that form the foundation of a life of accomplishment, leadership, and fulfillment. These include a love for the life of the mind, a commitment to service, courage and confidence, grace and creativity, and collaboration and friendship. Known for its rigor, the school promotes intellectual curiosity and disciplined study habits through a challenging curriculum distinguished by a wide array of advanced placement courses and electives. It also promotes active involvement in the life of the campus and off-campus communities through a rich co-curricular program. In all they do, students are both challenged and closely supported by an outstanding faculty and staff. The school's extraordinary physical plant is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and provides a breathtakingly beautiful yet state-of-the-art setting for learning and living. Throughout its history, Emma Willard has been committed to enrolling a diverse student body from across the Ca...pital Region, across the country, and around the world. This commitment is honored by significant expenditures in financial aid to assist families who might not otherwise have the opportunity to provide an extraordinary secondary education for their daughters.

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