Become a Teaching Fellow
APPLY TO TEACH
Are you an undergraduate college student with a deep interest in community impact and a passion for working with students?
Consider a transformational summer experience as a Breakthrough Atlanta Teaching Fellow and Americorps Affiliate, inspiring and educating rising 7th – 9th grade students during a dynamic five-week summer program. Participants receive a stipend and education award.
The application period opened for Summer 2027 on October 8, 2026. The regular decision deadline is February 25, 2027. Learn more and apply on Breakthrough Collaborative’s website. Have questions? Fill out an interest form below and someone from our team will be in touch!
Who is eligible to apply?
Undergraduate college students of all majors and for those who intend to pursue careers in education, as well as those who haven’t yet considered it. Education coursework is not a prerequisite.
Teaching fellows must be committed to the entire eight-week summer experience, and they must be committed to personal growth and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
What does the eight-week summer experience entail?
During the eight-week residency from May to July, Breakthrough Atlanta teaching fellows will complete 300 hours of service, including teaching and leadership training, and classroom experience.
First, teaching fellows will attend an orientation to train and prepare for teaching in the classroom. They will then teach middle schoolers who attend Breakthrough Atlanta’s signature five-week summer program.
Teaching fellows have the opportunity to practice skills that prepare them for the classroom or other professional settings, including:
- Learn lesson planning, classroom management, instructional strategies, feedback techniques, and other essential learning tools
- Receive regular coaching from professional educators
- Lead family conferences and participate in team meetings
- Teach core academic classes (math, science, writing, literature) and elective classes (e.g., foreign language, dance, art)
- Collaborate with colleagues in a challenging, fun, and supportive environment
- Work with a group of highly motivated students, staff, and teachers
- Learn how to receive and deliver actionable feedback
- Practice presentation skills
- Hone time management and project planning
PROGRAM DETAILS
Stipend:
$5,100
Education Award:
Valued at more than $1,300
upon completion of service.
Application Deadlines:
Early Decision: January 14, 2027
Regular Decision: February 25, 2027
2027 Program Dates:
Pre-Work Starts:
May 17
Orientation:
June 2nd – 11th
Program:
June 14th – July 16th
Wrap-up:
July 19th – 23rd
Have questions? Fill out an interest form and someone from our team will be in touch.
ABOUT THE APPLICATION
To complete your application, please be prepared with the following:
- Personal and contact info
- A resume
- Contact information for a recommender (who we will contact; we do not accept letters of recommendation)
- An unofficial transcript (uploaded as an attachment)
- Two short answer questions (see application)
The Summer 2027 Teaching fellow application will open October 8, 2026. Please email teach@breakthroughcollaborative.org with any questions.
