The Early Career Educator Fellowship is a two-year experience-based cohort for early-career educators interested in building strong foundations of instruction. Through our fellowship, participants will engage in expert-led professional development on culturally responsive pedagogy and rigorous adaptive coaching to achieve academic excellence, while building community with like-valued teachers. Fellows will leave the program with the mindsets and leadership skills necessary to lead transformational classrooms. The TeachMichigan definition of a high impact teacher linked below is a critical tool utilized in the selection process and programming, and will be referenced in the application. Please click to view and refer back to the definition as needed. Eligibility • 1-5 years lead teacher or teacher of record in a classroom • Holds a current Standard or Professional Certificate • Receives recommendation from current supervisor (for all classroom-based roles, this should be your principal) • Teaching in a partner district/school • OR Teach for America Corps Member alums (do not need to be currently teaching in a partner district/school) All educators should be prepared to enter certification information when completing their application. For Michigan educators, please use the MOECS educator look-up necessary information (https://mdoe.state.mi.us/moecs/publiccredentialsearch.aspx). For educators applying who are certified outside of Michigan, please provide a PDF copy of your current licensure. This can be a screenshot from the state licensing website Benefits • At least $35,000 in financial awards provided over 3 years • Year 1: $5,000 Signing Bonus, $5,000 Completion Bonus • Year 2: $10,000 Completion Bonus • Year 3: $15,000 Completion Bonus • Group and/or individual coaching • Cohort workshops at least 4x per year • Opportunity to attend Experiential Learning Visits inside and outside of Michigan Additional Information AI Content: While AI-generated content can be a valuable tool for inspiration and assistance, it is essential to acknowledge its limitations in the context of TeachMichigan applications. Your application is an opportunity to showcase your unique voice, experiences, and perspectives. Our application review process includes screening for AI-generated content, which may compromise the authenticity of your application. Thank you for understanding the importance of maintaining the integrity of the application process. Questions: If you have questions while completing the application, please reach out to the TeachMichigan team at [email protected].