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Middle School Program · The Kew-Forest School, Fordham Preparatory School, The TEAK Fellowship

Writing Instructor

The TEAK Fellowship is seeking an experienced middle or high school-level instructor to teach Writing to TEAK Fellows in 7th grade. Instructors will work collaboratively as part of a team responsible for providing the curriculum structure.

Teachers will teach approximately 12-15 students on Tuesdays or Thursdays during the 12-week Fall semester (Sep 15 - Dec 10, 2026). Classes run from 4:45 PM - 6:15 PM. Instructors are needed at all our locations in Manhattan, Bronx, and Queens. Please indicate in your cover letter what site is preferred.


The TEAK Fellowship is a ten-year enrichment program that offers New York City students from under-resourced communities intensive after-school and summer academic classes, transformational cultural experiences, secondary school, and college guidance, a vibrant internship program, and a robust support system. TEAK students earn admission/financial aid at our Nation’s most prestigious academic institutions and graduate from them determined to make an impact on communities in need of their contributions and leadership.

Duties include:

  • Teach 1 section of Writing to 7th graders and/or 8th graders for 12 weeks from September - December 2026.

  • Provide 70 mins of instruction between 4:45-6:15 pm each Tuesday or Thursday (exact dates TBD)

  • Use Google Classroom and assign up to 1 hour of homework weekly. Collect and grade Fellow homework weekly.

  • Attend pre- semester new instructor meeting

  • Attend 30 min weekly planning meeting

  • Provide midterm and final grades, including writing student comments.

Salary range is $2,800 - $3,000, experience depending. Applicants must be US citizens or have a valid work visa.

Department
Middle School Program
Role
Teachers
Locations
The Kew-Forest School, Fordham Preparatory School, The TEAK Fellowship

About The TEAK Fellowship

The TEAK Fellowship is a free NYC-based program that helps talented students from low-income families achieve their potential.

TEAK staff are talented individuals who bring diverse perspectives, breadth and depth of knowledge, and a shared passion for helping bright, motivated students access high-quality education and thrive in their educational and professional pursuits. With an open-door policy, staff also welcome opportunities to share our experience, expertise, and best practices with our students, colleagues, and community-at-large. TEAK is an equal opportunity employer and we highly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. 

Middle School Program · The Kew-Forest School, Fordham Preparatory School, The TEAK Fellowship

Writing Instructor

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