INTRODUCTION
We are looking for African American aspiring educators who are:
Students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate education degree program, and about to enter the final year of that program, OR
Recent graduates who are planning to enroll in a graduate education degree program, OR
Individuals currently working in education, seeking to become a licensed teacher, including people working with provisional licensure or teaching assistants who wish to become teachers.
All applicants should be currently enrolled in courses leading towards licensure or have been admitted into a Virginia-approved program awarding licensure.
The qualifications for becoming a Teaching Fellow are stringent. Our committee – a group of local educators and AATF board members – are looking for applicants who are academically competent, are willing to work with other fellows and with mentors, are interested in living and teaching in the Charlottesville/Albemarle area, and are enthusiastic about education. Preference may be given to people seeking endorsement in the areas most critical to the needs of local school systems, but all k-12 areas of endorsement will be considered.
Fellowships include financial support towards licensure from $1,800/semester for part-time students to $3,000/semester for full-time students.
DESCRIPTION
Thank you for your interest in the African-American Teaching Fellows Program. If accepted, please note that this fellowship will officially begin June 2023. Please note: Once a Fellowship offer has been accepted, Fellows are REQUIRED to attend the Summer Institute beginning in June 2023.
The qualifications for becoming a Teaching Fellow are stringent. The committee, comprised of local educators and AATF board members, considers a number of criteria, including GPA, a writing sample, extracurricular activities, references, and an interview, which includes a personal presentation.
This application consists of four parts. Please be sure to complete all parts fully before submitting. The application DEADLINE is Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 11:59 PM, EST.
If you have any questions or concerns during this application process, please contact our Program Director Jaime Hawkins by email, at jaime@aatf.org.
ABOUT THE SPONSOR
AATF puts relationships first. Our Fellows learn about students as individuals and become members of the community in which their students are growing up. This allows Fellows to address students in context and make learning relevant to their lives. Students not only learn the material covered on standardized tests but they also use this knowledge to explore and improve themselves and the world around them. In this way, education extends beyond the classroom. In Charlottesville and Albemarle County, African American Teaching Fellows not only promote diversity in action but they also serve school communities, develop new leaders, and improve the quality of life for everyone.
