Teaching Fellows

The Holton-Arms Teaching Fellowship Program is designed to prepare educators to teach in the independent school setting. Fellows engage in a curriculum that prepares them to center learning experiences around the needs of students, where the goal is to educate the whole child - mind, soul, and spirit. Fellows learn to create classroom environments that encourage a love of learning, build educational experiences grounded in age and content appropriate pedagogy and curriculum, and explore what it means to be an integral part of a school community.

Teaching Fellowship Program Goals:

Develop and train new educators who will become versed in best educational practices for their subject area and age group, DEIB, SEL, and global competencies.
Fellows will be ready to enter the world of education as reflective practitioners who engage in lifelong learning.
Provide a diverse range of fellows with the opportunity to learn and grow as educators, while they also contribute to our community.
Provide personalized programing to meet the individual needs of the Fellows when possible.
Create a program that positively impacts the life of Holton-Arms students and teachers through the inclusion of new community members with diverse perspectives and approaches to living out our mission.

Program Leadership

Sarah Roney

Performing Arts Department Chair, Teaching Fellows Coordinator

Lea Hunkerkoch

Assistant Director of Middle School, Teaching Fellows Coordinator, MS History

Becoming a Teaching Fellow

Application Process

Explore the Teaching Fellows job posting on our Employment Page, under “Current Openings.”
Using the “Apply for this Position” button at the bottom of the job posting, please provide the following items:
- Resume
- Names of 3 references
- Instead of a cover letter, please answer the following question in a response of up to 500 words or a 2-minute video: Based on your values about community, what will you bring to Holton-Arms to make us stronger?

Tips

As you prepare for the application process consider the following:
- Research the purpose of resumes, and craft one that will highlight what you would bring to this role, and grab the attention of those reading your resume. Take time to talk to a trusted teacher, mentor, boss about what they look for in resumes. Feel free to ask someone you trust who has been through job searches to review your resume.
- Test out the video and written essay options to see which feels more true to you and your message. Have someone view your essay response for feedback before submitting it.
- Review the school’s website to gain a deeper understanding of who they are and what is important to them.
- Consider what three people will provide the best references for you for this type of position. Think about who can speak to your desire to be in education and work with children, your drive to learn and grow, and your ability to be an active member of a collaborative community.
As you prepare for the interview process consider the following:
- The interview process will include:
  - An initial phone or zoom interview used to assess which candidates will move on to the second round of interviews.
  - Finalists will be invited to spend a day at the school where they will:
    - Interview with a variety of people including administrators, teachers, a representative of the Human Resource department, the Head of School, and/or the Teaching Fellows Coordinators. Most interviews will be group interviews with two to five people interviewing.
    - Participation in an activity with students.
    - The participation in an activity given to you in advance by the Teaching Fellows Coordinators.
    - A tour of the school.
  - You will be asked questions that reflect a variety of interview methods including: behavioral, case, competency-based interviews. You will also have the opportunity to ask informational questions of the interview team.
- Review the Holton-Arms website, and look at the Learn Well, Live Well, Lead Well philosophy around how we approach education.
- Be prepared to:
  - Discuss examples of past experiences where you collaborated.
  - Reflect on qualities you admire in education professionals you have encountered in your lifetime.
  - Ask questions of your own to help you gather more information about the position, the school, and to determine if Holton-Arms feels like a community you want to be a part of.
  - Be open to an expansive and fluctuating role.
- Prepare and proofread the materials you are asked to bring for the interview process.
- Remember that it is okay to be honest about how much you still have to learn; the Fellowship exists so you can get experience in the areas with which you are unfamiliar.

FAQs

What will successful candidates look like?

Demonstrate a clear desire and interest in working with children, and addressing the needs of the whole child in an educational setting.
Desire to collaborate with community members including colleagues, administration, students, and families.
Eager to learn through reflective processes, and ready to seek and respond positively to feedback.
Brings joy and humor to their work with others in a variety of settings.
Demonstrates an understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging work as well as Social Emotional Learning.
No more than 1 year of traditional teaching experience
A bachelor’s degree (does not need to be in education)

How long is the Teaching Fellows Program?

The Fellowship is a two-year commitment, where fellows work full time Monday through Friday from the start of New Faculty Week in August through the end of the school year in late June. Fellows follow the same school break/vacation time policy as all full-time teachers. There is the potential for self-driven learning activities or conference attendance to be assigned during the summer between the first and second year of the program.

What are the day-to-day expectations of first-year Fellows?

Various school duties such as supervising lunch or recess, or proctoring a study hall each week (or a couple times a week).
Attend morning meetings/homeroom/advisory/assemblies/class meetings at your designated division (Lower, Middle, or Upper School). This may include helping to lead activities with your advisory or homeroom teammates (the lead teachers you are working with).
Opportunity to assist with clubs, support arts activities, classes, or ensembles, or assist with athletic teams.
Regular meetings with the Fellow Coordinators for learning sessions, reflection on your experiences in the school, and to collaborate with your peer Fellows.
Conducting targeted classroom observations to assist with your learning and growth around Teaching Fellow curricular content.
Independent research assignments.
Participate in short-term co-teaching opportunities with different teachers to build and deepen understanding of key skills and competencies of strong educators (approximately one- to two-month long assignments).
Long-term work on a digital portfolio to document the Fellows growth and learning as an independent school educator.

What are the day-to-day expectations of second-year Fellows?

Various school duties such as supervising lunch or recess, or proctoring a study hall each week (or a couple times a week).
Attend morning meetings/homeroom/advisory/assemblies/class meetings at your designated division (Lower, Middle, or Upper School). This may include leading activities with your advisory or homeroom teammates (the lead teachers you are working with).
Opportunity to lead or co-lead clubs, support arts activities, classes, or ensembles, or coach/co-coach athletic teams.
Regular meetings with the Fellow Coordinators for learning sessions, reflection on your experiences in the school, and to collaborate with your peer Fellows.
Conducting targeted classroom observations to assist with your specific areas for growth.
Independent research assignments.
Will engage in a long-term independent teaching assignment when ready.
- Weekly planning meetings with members of your assigned teaching team.
- Lesson and assessment preparation.
- Grading and reporting for the class you are teaching.
May continue to engage in short-term co-teaching assignments, including the process of planning and class preparation.
Potential long-term projects in areas of interest that relate to school-wide needs.
Long-term work on a digital portfolio to document the Fellows growth and learning as an independent school educator.
Fellows will receive training and practice around the job search process, interview preparation, and resume and portfolio development.

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