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Epiphany is an independent school for children of economically disadvantaged families, with scholarships for all. We admit children of diverse faiths, races, cultures, and cognitive profiles, believing in the Episcopal tradition that we find God in and through each other. In close partnership with families and community partners, we are an innovative learning community. We offer structured support to enable children to discover and develop the fullness of their individual gifts and to help their families thrive.

Our Early Learning Center serves infants, toddlers and preschoolers through a rich, child-centered curriculum and whole-family program model to ensure kindergarten readiness and family self-sufficiency. Our Middle School offers small classes, individualized curricula, and extended hours providing rigorous academic, moral and social instruction to children in grades five through eight. Our Graduate Support Program provides abiding educational, personal and career guidance and assistance to our graduates, ensuring they are prepared to contribute intelligently, morally, and actively to the society they will inherit. Our Teacher Training Program supports aspiring urban teachers, including many of our own graduates. Our Impact Center shares best practices to improve educational outcomes on a broad scale.

Together we are a school that never gives up on a child.

WHY EPIPHANY SCHOOL

Epiphany School is an independent middle school dedicated to providing an excellent education, with scholarships for all students, to boys and girls of all faiths from economically disadvantaged families in Boston. Epiphany is a school that Never Gives Up on a Child.

We seek recent college graduates and early-career professionals who feel a strong commitment to the city, to education, and to children, and who are excited by the opportunity to work in a full-service school with an extended day and year.

Teaching Fellows play a vital role in the life of the school. Their primary responsibilities include student teaching and academic support, leading small art or enrichment electives, and coaching sports. Many Teaching Fellows arrive with little or no classroom experience, and the program is intentionally designed to be highly collaborative and development-focused, with an emphasis on learning, mentorship, and mutual growth.

ABOUT THE TEACHING FELLOW PROGRAM

The Teaching Fellowship position is an AmeriCorps service position. The Program is a high-impact, immersive fellowship for recent college graduates who aspire to be educators and want real classroom experience, strong mentorship, and meaningful community engagement.

Teaching Fellows are integral members of the school community. They work alongside experienced lead teachers while developing their own teaching practice, and they live and learn together in a cohort model that emphasizes collaboration, reflection, and professional growth.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Teaching Fellows contribute across academic, enrichment, and student life programming. Prior teaching experience is not required, but Fellows should bring curiosity, flexibility, and a commitment to learning.

• Support classroom instruction through student teaching and small-group academic support
• Advise a small group of 4–5 students, promoting their academic, social, and emotional growth
• Lead or support art and enrichment electives
• Coach interscholastic sports or assist with physical education programming
• Contribute to non-academic areas of school life
• Supervise students during the school day, after school, and during evening activities
• Participate fully in professional development and cohort learning

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH & SUPPORT

• Mentorship from experienced lead teachers
• A dedicated Teaching Fellow orientation in August
• Ongoing coaching and feedback
• On-site and off-site professional development opportunities
• Pathways for continued growth, including potential multi-year opportunities

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Annual living stipend
• AmeriCorps–sponsored benefits
• Free housing in Epiphany’s cohort residence
• Three meals provided daily during the school week
• $500 annual travel stipend
• Educational expense coverage, including MTEL test funding and professional development opportunities

WHO THRIVES AT EPIPHANY

• Passion for education, youth development, and equity
• Interest in a long-term career in teaching or education
• Comfort with feedback and continuous learning
• Initiative and belief in the school’s mission and instructional goals
• Desire to live and work in Dorchester, one of Boston’s most historic and diverse neighborhoods

HOW TO APPLY

Learn more about Epiphany School at www.epiphanyschool.com.

Send a résumé and cover letter that includes answers to the following questions:

1. Describe your experience working with students from diverse racial, cultural, or socioeconomic backgrounds. How have you adapted your approach to support their success?
2. What interests you in the Teaching Fellow role, and why are you drawn to working in a mission-driven school community?

Selected candidates will be invited for an initial visit and formal interview.