Gateway Teaching Fellowship (GTF)
Inaugural Cohort 2025-2026 school year
Job Title: Fellow
Location: Select public schools in St. Louis, MO
About The Fellowship
Gateway Teaching Fellowship is a transformative teaching program that places passionate individuals in select schools with strong leadership, supportive cultures, and a commitment to mentorship and professional development. As a GatewayTeaching Fellow, you’ll inspire students in under-resourced communities while building invaluable, transferable skills—like communication, problem-solving, and leadership—that will serve you throughout your career. Fellows have the opportunity to enroll in a certification program and earn a Master’s degree. Fellows are salaried employees that can also receive performance-based bonuses along the way (see our competitive bonus structure below). With access to robust training, classroom experience, and ongoing support, you’ll start your career with purpose and impact, joining a community dedicated to equity, excellence, and lasting change in St. Louis.
You’ll Get School Based Annual Salary + GTF Bonuses:
- $1,000 – Signing bonus and/or relocation stipend
- $1,500 – Upon successful completion of Summer Training
- $5,000 – Upon successful completion of the first semester of Year 2
- $5,000-$7,500 – Upon completion of October of Year 3, bonus is based on performance and evaluation feedback
- Fellows are eligible for school-based bonuses
Teach First, Impact Forever—Launch Your Career with Purpose!
A Launchpad for Leadership and Growth
Gateway Teaching Fellowship offers two pathways: Lead Teachers, who take charge of classrooms, and Associate Teachers, who support academic programming, substitute as needed, and step into vacancies to ensure student success. Both roles are grounded in a commitment to teaching excellence and professional development in challenging, high-impact environments.
Fellows will:
- Engage in intensive summer training and ongoing professional development, with opportunities to earn certification, pursue a Master’s degree, and grow as a leader.
- Foster strong, positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues to contribute to a collaborative and inclusive school culture.
- Design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons that meet diverse student needs.
- Use data-driven insights to assess progress and improve outcomes daily.
- Provide targeted academic or behavioral support as needed
- Contribute to school-wide programs and events.
- Engage in learning and growth alongside a supportive cohort of peers.
By starting your career in a dynamic, supportive school setting, Gateway Teaching Fellowship equips you with the skills, resilience, and leadership capacity to make a lasting impact—both in education and beyond.
Who Thrives in Gateway Teaching Fellowship: Characteristics of Successful Fellows
We seek passionate, driven individuals ready to embrace the challenge and growth that come from teaching in high-impact, dynamic school environments. The most competitive and successful fellows possess the following qualities and qualifications:
- Purpose Driven and Impact Oriented: A strong desire to pursue a career that matters.
- High Expectations for Self and Others: Strong belief in the potential of every child to achieve academic excellence and in your own ability to learn and grow as needed to create a transformative educational experience.
- A Growth Mindset: Openness to continuous improvement through coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Resilience and Determination: A willingness to go above and beyond to ensure students learn and thrive, including adapting to challenges and maintaining persistence when plans need to change.
- Strong Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational abilities to effectively partner with teachers, staff, and students.
Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree conferred by May 2025 (subject to program requirements) with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Previous experience working with youth or in educational settings is a plus but not required.
Fellows are required to commit to and complete a full year in the program. For those pursuing teaching certification, a commitment of three years is necessary to fulfill certification requirements. Fellows can earn up to $15,000 in cumulative retention bonuses over three years, with bonuses awarded annually based on performance and impact in the classroom. This structured path rewards dedication and excellence, while providing financial incentives for sustained commitment to educational leadership and growth.
If you are passionate about transforming lives, eager to grow as a leader, and ready to create meaningful change in education, Teach First: St. Louis will provide the platform to thrive and succeed.
Diversity of People, Perspectives and Backgrounds; United in Purpose and Values
We believe that transforming education requires the collective efforts of individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs. We are committed to building a community that reflects the diversity of the students and communities we serve and welcoming people of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, religions, political beliefs, and life experiences. Together, we can foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, driven by our shared purpose of ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.
