Teacher Fellow (Rolling Intake)

About the Fellowship Program

It is a two-year leadership development program where promising Filipinos who are passionate about building the nation through education develop themselves as transformational teachers and leaders who improve student learning outcomes, spark positive changes in public school communities, and contribute to education reform. Teacher Fellows are physically deployed to one public school for two years.

Roles and Responsibilities of a Teacher Fellow

• Teaches DepEd subjects as assigned by School Head/Principal
• Teaches literacy, numeracy, and life skills through TFP's Tara, Kaya! Program
• Engages with public and private stakeholders in the community
• Participates in personal and professional development opportunities
• Plans and executes a community engagement project through TFP's COMET Program during their second year in the Fellowship

Benefits of a Teacher Fellow

Through the Fellowship Program, a Teacher Fellow gets access to a two-year leadership development opportunity that offers:

Compensation

• A monthly salary of Php 25,000 on the first year, subject to applicable taxes and deductions, and inclusive of a monthly chalk allowance of Php 3,000 and a monthly communication allowance of Php 1,000
• A monthly salary of Php 28,000 on the second year, subject to applicable taxes and deductions, and inclusive of a monthly chalk allowance of Php 3,000 and a monthly communication allowance of Php 1,000

Support

• A one-time uniform allowance of Php 6,000 at the start of the first school year in the program
• Optional relocation assistance up to Php 15,000, which may be repaid on a 6-month, 12-month, or 18-month basis
• Annual medical reimbursement up to Php 5,000 and opt-in/self-pay HMO
• 18 Education units from a partner university paid for by TFP (for non-Education graduates)
• Eligibility to take the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (for non-Education graduates)
• 2-year opportunity to work with public school communities and DepEd partners across the Philippines
• 550+ hours of training and individualized coaching over the course of two years
• Access to well-being training, resources, and psychosocial services through TFPs in-house Human Development Manager and partner psychosocial service provider
• A holistic professional development program to develop one's leadership potential
• A culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and collaboration
• Continued involvement in the movement for education reform even beyond the two-year program

Basic Qualifications

• Filipino Citizenship
• Bachelor's Degree (any program)
• Competent English and Filipino Skills (Oral and Written)
• Organizational and Leadership Experience
• Formal or Informal Teaching Experience
• Willing to join a two-month pre-service training and be deployed in a public school community anywhere in the Philippines for two years

Competency Requirements

• Alignment with TFP Core Values
  • We focus on the mission.
  • We work as a team to deliver excellent results.
  • We roll up our sleeves and persevere to get the job done.
  • We act with integrity, respect, and kindness, especially in the face of ambiguity.
  • We listen and learn from everyone and everything.
  • We build and value strong partnerships.
• Self-Management
• Relationship Building
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Planning & Execution
• Innovation
• Systems Thinking
• Content and Pedagogical Knowledge

Admissions Process

1. SUBMIT A FULL APPLICATION FORM
   • Help us get to know you better by your personal, academic, work, and extracurricular experiences!
   • Click here to start! https://bit.ly/TFP2025Fellowship
2. PARTICIPATE IN A VIRTUAL ASSESSMENT CENTER
   • Time to showcase your leadership potential! In the vAC, you will be asked to participate in a variety of activities including a group activity, a short teaching demonstration, and a panel interview.
3. PREPARE FOR THE FINAL INTERVIEW
   • Meet with a member of our Senior Leadership Team and expound further on your motivations and relevant experiences.
4. TAKE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT
   • Help us assess your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through the Versant 4 Skills Essential Test.
5. SUMMER INSTITUTE
   • Get yourself ready for your two-year journey!