Teaching Fellow

Company: Arcadia Schools
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

BACKGROUND Arcadia High School is a new open-enrollment public charter school serving students in the Alief community of Southwest Houston. Arcadia’s model is built around a reimagined Teacher Team structure with differentiated roles, Expert Teacher, Lead Teacher, and Teaching Fellows, that creates a clear career ladder and daily embedded coaching for adults, while providing small learning communities and strong support for students. Teaching Fellows are an essential part of this model and are often early-career educators from the local community who are growing toward full-time teaching roles. MISSION Arcadia High School students are empowered to achieve their highest potential and graduate prepared for college, careers, and leadership in their communities. Through a research-based team-teaching model, high-quality instruction and student-centered learning, we provide consistent, targeted support to meet the unique needs of every student. Our collaborative classrooms inspire academic excellence, critical thinking, and passion for lifelong learning, equipping students with the skills, confidence, and resilience to succeed. Teachers receive continuous professional development, fostering exceptional instruction and a thriving educational community. Strong partnerships with families and the community ensure students benefit from a supportive environment that drives achievement and growth. SCHOOL VALUES Arcadia’s school culture and daily work are grounded in four core principles: Aspiring for Big Dreams - We believe every student can set and achieve ambitious goals for their future. We hold high expectations for academics, behavior, and leadership, and we support students in turning those big dreams into concrete plans and actions. Building Deep Connections - Strong relationships are at the heart of our work. We invest in knowing students and families well, creating a community where everyone feels seen, respected, and valued. Providing Relentless Support for Excellence - We do not give up on students or each other. We use data, feedback, and targeted supports to help every student and adult grow, and we follow through consistently to ensure excellence in both effort and results. Preparing for the Real World - We connect learning to life beyond high school through internships, enrichment, and real-world problem solving. Students build the skills, habits, and mindsets they need to thrive in college, careers, and their communities. ROLE OVERVIEW The Teaching Fellow is an early-career educator who supports instruction, small-group learning, and student culture as part of an Arcadia Teacher Team. Each team includes one Expert Teacher, one Lead Teacher, and three Teaching Fellows serving a group of approximately sixty students. Teaching Fellows work closely with the Expert and Lead Teacher to prepare and deliver lessons, provide targeted support to students, and learn the craft of teaching through daily coaching and practice. This role is designed as a paid, full-time pathway into teaching. Teaching Fellows receive hands-on experience, frequent feedback, and access to a free teacher certification program, with the goal of growing into a Lead Teacher role over time. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Classroom Support and Instruction: - Support the Expert Teacher and Lead Teacher in delivering high-quality, standards-aligned lessons in a core content area. - Lead or co-lead small-group instruction, stations, or practice activities during the double core class block. - Provide individual support to students who need additional help with reading, writing, problem-solving, or organization. - Help implement classroom routines and procedures that keep the learning environment safe, structured, and focused. - Circulate during independent and group work to check for understanding, provide feedback, and keep students on task. Planning and Preparation: - Participate in weekly lesson preparation and internalization with the Teacher Team, learning how to read and unpack high-quality instructional materials. - Help prepare and organize materials for upcoming lessons, including copies, manipulatives, lab materials, technology, and anchor charts. - Practice key parts of lessons (directions, checks for understanding, questions, and explanations) during rehearsal with the Expert and Lead Teacher. - Support grading of classwork, exit tickets, and other assignments under the guidance of the Expert or Lead Teacher. Data and Student Support: - Assist with collecting and organizing student data (exit tickets, quizzes, notes from small groups) so that the team can use it in weekly data meetings. - Provide reteach or practice support in small groups based on data and guidance from the Expert and Lead Teacher. - Help monitor student progress in assigned groups and share observations about student strengths and needs with the Teacher Team. Student Culture and Relationships: - Build strong, positive relationships with students, learning their interests, strengths, and goals. - Consistently model and reinforce Arcadia’s expectations, routines, and language for student behavior and effort. - Support transitions between classes, arrival and dismissal routines, and school-wide events as assigned. - Communicate with families as appropriate (e.g., positive calls home, reminders, check-ins) in partnership with the Expert and Lead Teacher. Professional Growth and Certification Pathway: - Participate actively in all Arcadia professional development, including summer training, weekly PD sessions, and coaching meetings. - Engage in frequent observation and feedback cycles with the Expert Teacher, working on specific, bite-sized action steps to improve practice. - Complete requirements of the partnered teacher certification program, including coursework, assessments, and observations, with support from Arcadia. - Reflect regularly on practice and set growth goals aligned to Arcadia’s instructional vision and the expectations for future Lead Teachers. - All members of the Arcadia team will perform other job-related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the school and our students.

Keywords: Arcadia Schools, Galveston , Teaching Fellow, Education / Teaching , Houston, Texas