Seton Teaching Fellow (2026-2027 Academic Year)

Seton Teaching Fellows is a year-long missionary teaching program that brings the Catholic Faith to children in underserved communities in America.

About the role

Fellows will serve in our network schools across New York, Texas, and Ohio during the 2026-2027 school year (the Fellowship will run from mid-July to June of the following year). Fellows live in the neighborhood where our schools are located and serve at our schools during school hours, Monday-Friday.

• Teach catechesis classes to students at all of our schools.
• Take part in rigorous instructional coaching and professional development sessions to grow as teachers throughout the year.
• Participate in and bring intentional community, sacramental faith life, and life-giving formation to the neighborhoods where we serve.

Responsibilities

• Strong communication skills and a professional demeanor.
• Desire to teach the fullness of the Catholic faith.
• Ability to socially and professionally connect with students, staff, and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Growth mindset rooted in optimism and collaboration.
• Willingness to live and participate in a communal men's or women's household, receive faith formation, and pray with others.
• Willingness and ability to work and teach in schools and classrooms with Pre-K through 8th-grade students, as well as to receive professional development and training pertaining to their professional role.
• Core belief that all children can achieve both moral and academic excellence.

Requirements

• At least two years of college experience.
• Eligibility for work in the U.S. or OPT (international students may be accommodated).

Who we work with

• All majors and levels of education—no background or degree in education required.
• Current seniors, graduates, and mission-aligned students seeking a gap year.
• A limited number of fellows who begin in January 2026 and serve through June 2027.
• Graduates who have already served in the professional workforce or another mission.
• Students and graduates from around the nation—relocation, travel, housing, and training are covered.
• Individuals from various work experiences—no prior experience with children or schools required, only a call to serve.

Benefits

• Twice-monthly stipends totaling $12,500 for the year.
• Free housing, utilities, and relocation expenses.
• Options for health insurance and loan deferment assistance.
• Weekly spiritual, professional, and human formation.
• Three retreats per year.
• Career pathways across the network.
• Opportunities for funded master’s degrees, certification, and licensure in various fields.
• Loan forbearance, health care, and educational grants.
• Generous time-off, including breaks, retreats, and rest.
• Competitive job and graduate school opportunities upon completion.

Schedule

Fellows serve from July 2026 (including onboarding and training) through June 2027. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but spots fill quickly.

About Seton Education Partners

Seton Teaching Fellows is a program of Seton Education Partners. Co-founded in 2009 by KIPP pioneer Scott W. Hamilton and Teach for America alumna Stephanie Saroki de García, Seton is a response to the dramatic decline of urban Catholic schools in America. Seton manages a network of schools and programs to ensure underserved children have access to academically excellent, character-rich, and vibrantly Catholic education. This network serves as a national model for cities facing the closure of Catholic schools.