The DREAM
Teaching Fellowship
Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to serve thousands of youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of Pre-K through 12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and youth development programs. Now, DREAM is recruiting its own graduates (Legends) and part-time staff to be the next generation of teachers at DREAM.
The Fellowship
Launch your career in teaching and drive change for future generations of students at DREAM through this selective, rigorous yearlong program that:
- Pays a competitive salary and benefits, including a generous scholarship toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
- Prepares you through mentorship, on-the-job learning, and expert training
- Results in full-time placement as a DREAM teacher upon successful program completion
The DREAM Teaching Fellowship is a full-time commitment. The school year 2026-27 cohort begins in Summer 2026 and ends in June 2027.
DREAM Teaching Fellowship Program Timeline
The DREAM Teaching Fellowship Might Be For You If YOU:
- Want to make a generational impact and love working with youth
- Are excited about pursuing a career as a teacher at DREAM
- Are a DREAM Legend or current/former part-time staff member
AND you are one of the following:
- A Bachelor’s degree holder
- A current college senior looking to secure post-grad employment
- A current college junior ready to enter the workforce early
- Someone with about 90 credits toward your Bachelor’s degree and want to re-enroll to finish your degree
Take the next step toward your teaching career today
Applications for the 2025-26 school year are now closed.
Applications for the 2026-27 school year will open in January 2026.
Questions about the Fellowship or about what it would mean to launch a teaching career at DREAM? Contact Ana Rader: arader@wearedream.org.
DREAM Teaching Fellowship Application Timeline
