Generation Teach AmeriCorps Summer Teaching Fellowship · Summer 2027

ABOUT US

Generation Teach is committed to co-creating loving communities where generations of students, teachers, and leaders learn, grow, and develop. Our core values are belonging, investment, collaboration, growth, and excellence.

The Generation Teach AmeriCorps Summer Teaching Fellowship is an eight-week, in-person summer fellowship. Teaching Fellows are selected to serve as AmeriCorps members, teaching elementary or middle-school students while building leadership and professional skills.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

1. Complete three weeks of in-person Teaching Fellow training to get ready to teach on day 1.

2. Teach or co-teach elementary or middle-school students engineering, law, math, or reading for five weeks in a GT STEAM Academy.

3. Co-teach enrichment classes and social-emotional skills.

4. Receive daily coaching and feedback, and collaborate with your colleagues.

5. Plan and co-lead fun events that foster teambuilding and engage students.

6. Serve as an AmeriCorps member and complete the required service hours to earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award.

WHEN YOU WILL TEACH

• Aurora, Colorado: May 24 – July 16

• Denver, Colorado: June 1 – July 23

• Howard County, Maryland: June 7 – July 30

• Massachusetts and Rhode Island: June 14 – August 6

You will select your preferred location when applying.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply at generationteach.org/teach. We review applications on a rolling basis, with priority deadlines on the 15th of each month and a final deadline of April 15, 2027. When you apply, please select "WayUp" under "How did you hear about us?"

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to submit official transcripts?

No, please submit unofficial transcripts unless you have official transcripts readily available. We do not want you to spend money securing transcripts for your application. If you do not have easy access to unofficial transcripts, please feel free to submit screenshots of your grades from your college portal. If you do not have college grades yet, you may submit a copy of your high-school report card.

My recommender hasn't completed the recommendation yet. Will my application still be reviewed? Will the delay affect how favorably my application is reviewed?

We understand that recommenders are very busy and that you are not responsible for their schedules. Please submit your application as soon as you are finished. Please log into the GT Portal to send a reminder to your recommender. While we will not offer a fellowship until we receive the recommendation, we will review your application and notify you if you are advanced to an interview. A delayed recommendation will neither negatively affect nor delay the review of your application.

How competitive is the selection process?

We select fewer than 50% of applicants. However, that doesn't mean we're not looking for YOU. We prioritize candidates local to the communities we serve.

Can I submit separate applications to each city?

Please submit only one application. You will be asked to indicate your preferred city and whether you would like to be considered for other cities.

I don't live in the cities GT serves, but I really want to teach. Do you provide housing?

We do not provide housing. We encourage you to connect with local fellows to identify summer housing options. You can find more information about housing and transportation here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k1XDoMYFMsGOFzkSWKu-9_n9WXNQkMFd/view?usp=sharing

Where is the fellowship located? Is there a remote option?

The fellowship is in person, and there is no remote option. Our programs are hosted by our district and charter partners, including Aurora Public Schools, Boston charter partners, Central Falls Public Schools, Denver Public Schools, Holyoke Public Schools, Howard County Public Schools, and Providence Public Schools.

Who are my students?

You will teach or co-teach rising kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, or eighth-grade students from our district and charter partner schools. Our students enroll voluntarily and have a wide range of academic preparation.

Programming is offered in Colorado, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

Who will my colleagues be?

You will learn and teach alongside 30 other undergraduate and high-school fellows from across the city and country, all selected through a competitive application process and committed to Generation Teach's mission.

How big are my classes?

You will teach classes of 10-16 students. You may have a partner Teaching Fellow and alternate between lead teaching and support roles.

Are there policies regarding work outside of the GT Fellowship? I am wondering whether I can balance part-time work with the demands of the fellowship.

The AmeriCorps Summer Teaching Fellowship is a rigorous program that demands a high level of commitment, engagement, and preparation. Because your experience as a fellow and our success as a program depend on everyone's full investment, additional commitments outside of the fellowship are strongly discouraged.

My college offers summer internship funding. Can GT sign my paperwork to confirm I have completed the program and met the requirements?

Yes! We are happy to help you with your paperwork.

Who can I contact if I have questions?

You can reach out to info@genteach.org.

• You are an undergraduate or high-school student who shares our core values (you must be 17 by April 15 to be eligible).

• You want to invest your summer in the success of others.

• You are eager to receive coaching to grow as a person, teacher, and leader.

No teaching experience is required, and the fellowship is open to all majors.

• A $1,565 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award when you successfully complete the fellowship, which you can use toward tuition at eligible colleges and universities or to repay qualified student loans. • Access to a letter of recommendation and personal introductions to partners if you are interested in teaching professionally. • The option to earn three undergraduate credit hours from the University of Colorado Denver for a reduced cost. • Relationships with students, colleagues, and leaders that will stay with you for years to come.

Generation Teach partners with districts and charter schools to: Engage elementary and middle-school students in summer learning through our 5-week STEAM Academy. Invest undergraduate and high-school students in teaching through our 7-week teaching fellowship. Develop professional teachers as leaders through our multi-month leadership residency.