Seton Teaching Fellow (2027-2028 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 network schools across New York, Texas, and Ohio during the 2027-2028 school year (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
• Participate in rigorous instructional coaching and professional development sessions to grow as teachers
• Bring intentional community, sacramental faith life, and life-giving formation to the neighborhoods where we serve
• Live and participate in a communal men's or women's household, receive faith formation, and pray with others
• Work and teach in schools and classrooms with Pre-K through 8th-grade students

Requirements

• At least two years of college experience
• 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 in communal housing and participate in faith formation
• Core belief that all children can achieve both moral and academic excellence
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. or OPT (international students may be accommodated)

Who we work with

• Current seniors, graduates, and mission-aligned students seeking a gap year
• Individuals from all majors and educational backgrounds (no education degree required)
• Students and graduates from around the nation (relocation, travel, housing, and training provided)
• Those with various work experiences (no prior experience with children or schools required)

Benefits

• Biweekly 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
• Four retreats per year
• Generous time-off, breaks, and rest periods
• Career pathways across the network, including opportunities for funded master’s degrees, certification, and licensure
• Competitive job and graduate school opportunities upon completion

Schedule

Fellows serve from July 18th, 2027 (including onboarding and training) through June 2028. A limited number of fellows may begin in January 2027 and serve through June 2028.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, though 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 decline of urban Catholic schools in America, working to scale remarkable academic and catechetical achievements by managing a network of schools and programs that ensure underserved children have access to excellent, character-rich, and vibrantly Catholic education.