2027/2028 Teaching Fellow

Carney, Sandoe & Associates , an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking Teaching Fellows for the school year at private and independent schools in the Washington DC area.

Fellowship programs identify aspiring or early career educators (typically recent college graduates) with an interest in day or boarding school teaching experience. Fellowship programs provide individuals with the training, skills, and experience they need to succeed as educators, as well as extensive mentoring and support. Fellowships are available for a variety of teaching subjects. Teaching Fellows will teach in an academic department and fully participate in the residential (if applicable) and co-curricular life of a school.

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Responsibilities of the Teaching Fellow:

• Support individual students with skill instruction while observing classes.
• Work with a mentor, and participate in a cohort with other fellows to learn new skills and techniques to build your teaching tool kit.
• Teach several sections of courses for middle and/or upper school students.
• Participate in professional development activities to expand knowledge and skillset as a teacher.
• Coach or provide support for extra-curriculars activities.
• Chaperone a weekend activity (if applicable).
• May live on campus and supervise/participate in residential life duties (if applicable).

Qualifications of the Teaching Fellow:

• Bachelor's degree required. 2027 grads welcome!
• Recent graduate with teaching, tutoring, or extra-curricular experience.
• Interest to contribute to school community outside of the classroom as an athletic coach, student advisor, student club leader, or otherwise preferred.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• U.S. Work Authorization required.

Potential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

Competitive pay

🧠 Professional Development Opportunities

✏️ Classroom Resources

Medical, dental and vision insurance

😃 401(k) plan – Employer match

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.