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.

Applications are now closed for our 2023-24 cohort. Applications for school year 2024-2025 will open in early 2024.

The Fellowship

Launch your career in teaching and drive change for future generations of students at DREAM through this selective, rigorous 12-month program that:

  • Pays a competitive salary and benefits, including a generous scholarship to graduate school
  • Leads to a Masters Degree and teaching certification
  • 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. Cohort 3 begins in August 2024 and ends in June 2025.

DREAM Teaching Fellowship Program Timeline

The DREAM Teaching Fellowship Might Be For You If:

  • You have experience working with youth, ideally in a youth development or education setting
  • You are excited about pursuing a career as a teacher at DREAM
  • You are a DREAM Legend or part-time staff member
  • You have a Bachelor’s Degree, or will have one by June 2024

Take the next step toward your teaching career today

DREAM Teaching Fellow Applications for school year 2023-2024 are now closed. Applications for school year 2024-2025 will open in early 2024.

Questions about the Fellowship or about what it would mean to launch a teaching career at DREAM? Contact Ana Rader at arader@wearedream.org.

DREAM Teaching Fellowship Application Timeline

Learn more about a career at DREAM