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The Fellowship is a two-year leadership development program for promising Filipinos who are passionate about building the nation through education. Teacher Fellows develop themselves as transformational teachers and leaders who improve student learning outcomes, spark positive changes in public school communities, and contribute to education reform.
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
- A monthly salary of Php 21,000 subject to applicable taxes and deductions
- A monthly chalk allowance of Php 3,000 and a monthly communication allowance of Php 1,000
- A one-time uniform privilege of Php 5,000 at the start of the first school year in the program
- 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)
- Over 500 hours of training and individualized coaching on self-management, content and pedagogical skills, project and stakeholder management, data analysis and reporting, and leadership development
- Access to well-being training, resources, and psychosocial services through TFPs in-house Human Development Manager and partner psychosocial service provider
- Access to a Leadership Development Manager who monitors and supports your performance and development in the program
- Access to a network of mentors, career coaches, Alumni, and resources to guide you in articulating your post-Fellowship Program goals and developing plans toward these
- Opportunity to develop skills in and learn further about facets of public service such as policy reform and community development as well as synergize with government offices and Alumni network through the Alumni Ambassadors Program
- Continued involvement in the movement for education equity through engagement, collaboration, and support from and with the Alumni network
- Opportunity to work with public school communities, local government and DepEd Division partners from across the Philippines
- Opportunity to work with and learn from a cohort of education advocates from different parts of the Philippines
- Opportunity to work with a hardworking, highly engaged, collaborative, and talented team
- Access to a global network of education advocates
