Teacher​/Teaching Fellow

Job Overview

Become a teacher in Indianapolis. Indianapolis Teaching Fellows (ITF) offers an accelerated pathway to a K‑12 teaching career by preparing individuals without teaching certification for success in Center Township schools.

Indianapolis Teaching Fellows prepares individuals without teaching certification to become exceptional teachers and produce excellent educational outcomes for all students. We play a critical role in breaking down the socioeconomic and racial barriers that have denied our students access to an equitable education.

We recruit, train, certify, and support accomplished professionals, recent college graduates, and graduating seniors who aren’t yet certified but possess the dedication and content knowledge to teach in schools throughout Indianapolis.

• Early Childhood Education (PK‑3)
• Elementary (K‑6)
• Biology (Grades 5‑12)
• English as a Second Language (K‑12)

Base pay range: $50,000 / yr – $55,000 / yr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience. Fellows will earn the same starting salary as a first‑year teacher, approximately $53,460 plus comprehensive benefits.

• Flexible Teaching Locations: Fellows have the unique flexibility to begin their career at a school that fits their skills and interests.
• Classroom‑Centered Preparation: Fellows participate in a six‑week training experience that centers around actual teaching in summer school classrooms.
• Full Salary and Benefits: Fellows work full‑time at a district or charter school and receive comprehensive benefits.
• Certification: During the first two years, Fellows complete certification coursework and earn a Master of Arts in Teaching. Tuition costs are approximately $14,790;
  Fellows may qualify for Ameri Corps awards totaling $7,395.
• Educator Excellence Collective (EEC): EEC offers tuition assistance, social events, mentoring, and licensed exam preparation.

• Must have a bachelor’s degree by June 2026.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide proof of permanent residency.
• Must not be a licensed teacher.
• Must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA, or a 2.5+ GPA plus professional experience.

GPA requirement will be reviewed upon request.

Full‑time

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Exact times may vary)

Bachelor’s Degree (Required)

Indianapolis, IN:
Relocate before starting Pre‑Service Training (Required)

Indianapolis Teaching Fellows is a program of TNTP. To learn more, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..