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Develop your potential to lead change in the public school community, and eventually, the country by joining the Fellowship Program. This is a 2-year leadership development program where young Filipinos like you who are passionate about nation-building through education are assigned to public schools across the Philippines as full-time, fully-paid Teacher Fellows.

Along with the intensive training, personalized coaching and mentoring, this experience will provide you with a deep understanding of the public school system and the role that you can play in shaping our country’s future.

The training and development of effective teachers are critical to improving learning outcomes but within the Philippine s public education system, opportunities for professional development for teachers are plentiful but not always relevant and responsive to teachers’ contextual needs. A World Bank study found that a median math high school teacher in the Philippines was able to answer only 31% of the questions completely correctly and only 20% of high school science teachers got questions completely correct*.

Teach for the Philippines aims to build a community of leaders that is diverse and inclusive. We believe that diversity affords the organization the opportunity to benefit from the talent, energy, and commitment of nation builders.

To achieve this, we employ a multi-step process that evaluates not only academic achievement, but also drive, resilience, a sense of civic responsibility, and alignment with our core values. Admission to the Fellowship is on a rolling basis—completed applications are screened in the order in which they are received. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application before the priority deadline as we extend invitations to Summer Institute as soon as we find individuals who meet the qualifications of a Fellow Candidate.

Teach for the Philippines only processes applications submitted online. Any other form of application, including hard-copy applications by post, will not be entertained.

Your application will be considered complete and can only be submitted once the following documents (clear scanned copy in PDF) are attached.

Birth Certificate or Passport
An official Transcript of Records (TOR) is required as proof of your enrollment/graduation—this will also serve as the supporting document for the cumulative/grade point average that you indicate in your application

In the absence of the official TOR, Teach for the Philippines will initially accept a layout of screen caps of grades from your university account.

Applicants who make it through the first screen and phone interview will be invited to join the Assessment Center (AC) in our Headquarters. Invitation to the AC is sent via email and an applicant will be asked to pick among several dates.

During the full-day AC meeting, you will have to submit 2 recommendation letters, do a teaching demonstration, and undergo competency-based interviews among others. The Teach for the Philippines Admissions Team may contact you for follow-up interviews or supplementary activities to gather additional information when necessary.

Download the recommendation form here.

Summer Institute (SI) is the intensive, pre-service training that sets up Teacher Fellows for success in their first 3 months in the public school and also builds their mindset for future successes. During this training, they are given approximately 400 hours of training and coaching in the 4 focus areas and will experience practice teaching of not less than 10 hours. SI also serves as the last stage of the admissions for the Fellowship.

Applicants who effectively displayed the competencies that are essential to the Fellowship Program will be invited to join SI and given the status "Fellow Candidate." The number of slots available for SI is limited. As candidates are admitted on a rolling basis, slots may be filled up prior to the final deadline for application. The earlier you submit your application, the higher your chances of getting an invitation to SI.

Prior to SI, you will be given a chance to immerse in the work that Teacher Fellows do by shadowing one of our current Teacher Fellows. You are also expected to prepare your pre-employment requirements and complete training prework such as readings, essays, and other outputs.

Fellow Candidates are officially inducted as Teacher Fellows after successfully completing SI and signifying their commitment to the program by accepting the Oath of Fellowship as well as Notice of Placement.

1. What is a Letter of Intent?

A Letter of Intent states your interest in and understanding of the program. We do not require that you upload a separate document in your application—instead, please paste your letter of intent into the “Essay Questions” section of the application form. You are highly encouraged to use the guide questions given and should not limit yourself to responding to them point by point.

2. Can I save my application if I have not completed it?

You can save and re-visit your application as many times as you want, before finally hitting submit. To do this, you must check the box beside “Save my progress and resume later” at the top/bottom of each page of the application form and you will then be asked to provide an email address and password to be able to access the form again.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, you will be given the chance to review all your responses. We recommend that you save this summary for your own reference. Once you click the “Submit” button, you will NOT be able to review or edit your application.

3. I forgot my username and/or password. How do I resume my online application?

The Admissions Team can reset your password. Send an email to admissions@teachforthephilippines.org to request for a new password. The new password should be sent to the email you provided within 48 hours.

We encourage you to verify that the email address you provide us is valid and accurate. Teach for the Philippines uses email as a primary method of formal communication.

4. How much do grades matter?

Grades are but one of many factors we consider. The Admissions Committee looks at your candidacy in its totality. Candidates are given the chance to elaborate not only on their academic performance but also other work, as well as volunteer and leadership experiences at different stages during the application process.

5. What if I don’t have a background in education or teaching experience?

Teach for the Philippines welcomes individuals from all fields of expertise. We believe that the diversity of backgrounds lends itself to the success of our mission to achieve educational equity for all children. This said, the intensive training before the start of each school year includes modules that translate to units in education. By the end of the 24-month program, Teacher Fellows who do not come from an education background would be eligible to take the Licensure Exam for Teachers.

6. I am already employed as a teacher in a public school. Can I still apply?

Following our agreement with the Department of Education (DepEd), current public school teachers need to give up their current “teacher item” if they choose to become a
Teacher Fellow for Teach for the Philippines.

Through a DepEd Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), Teach for the Philippines Teacher Fellows are allowed to teach in public schools for 2 years without a teacher item. Teacher Fellows are considered employees of Teach for the Philippines and assigned as teachers in a partner placement school, based on the needs of the community.

7. Is there an age limit?

There is no strict age limit, but keep in mind that teaching in our public schools as well as maintaining the training requirements of Teach for the Philippines requires a lot of patience, energy, and above all, commitment. The responsibilities and expectations of a Teacher Fellow go beyond the hours spent teaching in the classroom and might be better suited for individuals who have flexibility in time, concentration, and who are able to commit themselves in mind/body/spirit for 24 months.

8. I am currently working/residing out of the Metro Manila/country and might not be available to physically join an Assessment Center (AC). Can I still apply?

We offer Virtual Assessment Centers (VAC) only for those who cannot be at the Teach for the Philippines headquarters for in-person interviews—often due to constraints in location. Candidates who get invited to an AC but cannot travel to our office should immediately inform the Admissions Team of their inability to be physically present at the AC venue. The Admissions Team will evaluate requests for VACs on a case-to-case basis.

You will need a webcam, internet access, mobile phone line, and either a Skype or Google account to be eligible for VAC.

9. I previously applied and was not able to finish the entire process/was not accepted, can I reapply?

Candidates may only apply once during the annual admissions cycle but are absolutely welcome to reapply during subsequent admission cycles! There is no limit to the number of times an interested applicant can reapply to the Fellowship. In fact, some of our strongest candidates are re-applicants!

While we cannot assure that we will provide feedback to those who do not get accepted, we encourage those individuals to work on gaining alternative experiences and also work on learning more about the movement that Teach for the Philippines seeks to establish.

10. If accepted, can I defer my admission?

If accepted, you may send a letter to the Admissions Committee requesting a deferral. However, please note that entrance into the next year’s cohort will not be guaranteed and each request is reviewed thoroughly on a case-to-case basis.

Below are current non-teaching opportunities available at Teach for the Philippines. We only accept applications through the online Staff Application Form, which can be accessed here.

INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING MANAGER (ICM)

This role calls for passionate team players who are experts at cultivating strong and effective professional relationships, building mindsets, and providing individualized support to our Teacher Fellows who are deployed across the country. Instructional Coaching Managers must be skilled intercultural communicators, must enjoy field work and travelling throughout the Philippines. Check out the detailed job description here.

MARKETING & EVENTS ASSOCIATE FOR DIGITAL AND MULTIMEDIA

This role calls for an individual who is creative, digitally-savvy, and in tune with social media trends. On top of creating innovative digital campaigns to increase brand awareness for the organization, the individual must also be able to work well and effectively communicate with different stakeholders in a fast-paced and dynamic work setting. Check out the detailed job description here.

OTHER

We’re always interested to meet individuals interested in nation building through education. Tell us about yourself by submitting an application and selecting “other” under position—we can explore opportunities together.

NOTE

We do not take email applications or hand-written letters. All applications must be done through our website using the Staff Application Form. For specific inquiries about staff positions, not already covered in the job description, please send at email at humanassets@teachforthephilippines.org with your question in the subject line.

To the best of our abilities, we try to complete the admissions process for staff within 42 days.

Our internship program will give you the experience and exposure in the fields of social and startup entrepreneurship, education research, and non-profit organization management. Expect to work in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment and do your part in improving the Philippine system of education. What we need is someone who can become a bridge from the school to the organization or from network to network. It is important for us to note from the very beginning that the organization offers this opportunity on a purely voluntary basis; we also do not cover for housing or airfare. The minimum length of stay for a Teach for the Philippines intern is 1 month.

Eligibility

While our Civic Engagement Program is designed primarily for undergraduates, we also accommodate individuals with various work and academic credentials. Secondary school students, as well as experienced professionals and graduate school students are welcome to apply to our civic engagement program. Teach for the Philippines believes that qualified, motivated, and committed individuals of different collegiate or professional backgrounds should have the chance to further our movement.

Your course of study does not preclude you from this program. As with our Fellowship, we will gladly accept students from various fields, so long as the applicants are deemed qualified and can work with us for 1 month or longer.

Logistics

For our Civic Engagement Program, exact start and end dates are fixed on an individual basis, so we can help tailor a program that suits your schedule and our schedule best. You will be reporting to work at our office in Makati.
Standard hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM, though we’re more about the work you do than the time you spend in the office.
Having your own laptop is a must.
Aspiring candidates who do not hold residence in Metro Manila are required to satisfy their own housing and travel requirements for the duration of the internship.
Due to limitations in resources, we will only be able to accommodate a maximum of 5 to 6 interns at any time. What’s more, summer periods (both US and Philippine summers) are especially in-demand. We handle applications on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend that you get started early!

For more information about working in the Philippines, click here.

The Civic Engagement Program Application process is as follows:

Online Application – We do not take email applications or hand-written letters. All applications must be done through our website, through the link below. You will get to specify your track preference in your application.
First Form Review and Phone Interview – Your application will be reviewed thoroughly. Should you move forward in the application process, you can expect a phone interview from a member of the team.
Presentation to Function Lead – Your application and the information collected over the phone will be presented to the function lead of your preference.
Response from the organization.

READY TO APPLY?

Click on the tabs to check your eligibility for the Civic Engagement Program.

Within our Civic Engagement Program, our graduate and undergraduate tracks are designed to have you focus on 1 of 4 primary tracks:

TFP Campus Leaders
Marketing and Events
Training and Development
Business Development

Each track forms the basis of the core projects you will be working on during your stay (minimum of 1-month stay), though expect to also handle projects in other functional areas. Whichever track you choose, interns report directly to one of the organization’s function leads and are treated, given deadlines, and expected to compose themselves like a young professional. In return for their hard work and commitment, interns can expect to play an involved, relevant, and respected role on the team.

Note: Teach for the Philippines can take a maximum of 5 interns in 1 month and we accept interns from the Philippines and abroad. At this time, the organization is unable to subsidize airfare or housing.

1. Teach for the Philippines Campus Leaders

TFP Campus Leaders represent the Recruitment Team in school events like job fairs, career fairs, or with recruitment’s supervision, may come up with their own events which include but are not limited to info sessions, leadership workshops, and university-exclusive open house events, among others. As a TFP Campus Leader, you will help by:

Identifying eligible college seniors per campus
Engaging potential Fellow Candidates
Expanding our on-ground network of education advocates
Being the go-to person in your campus for events/partnerships relating to education and leadership development, in 2 years’ time

Minimum qualifications:

You are an undergraduate college student in the process of obtaining a bachelor's degree
You are a member of at least one campus organization or has significant affiliations
You are looking for opportunity to build campus presence and develop your leadership capabilities

Benefits:

Free professional development training sessions (eg, training on public speaking, community engagement, relationship building)
Public school classroom immersions
Representation allowance

2. Marketing and Events Track

We’re proud of what we do here at Teach for the Philippines, and our story’s one we’d love you to help us tell, but we believe in doing it in a smart and systematic manner. As a Marketing and Communications intern, you’ll be working on the following:

Executing and giving input on our core marketing and communications strategy
Inputting on the core strategy and making it relevant to today’s youth
Planning, executing, and attending the plentiful and varied events of Teach for the Philippines, thereby sharpening your skills for organization and people management, and expanding your network
Innovating an integrated marketing communications campaign which you may get the chance to see go live

Minimum qualifications:

You possess or are in the process of obtaining a bachelor’s degree
You have a current GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent

Preferred qualifications:

You have a passion for community development and/or education
You possess a strong sense of civic responsibility and innovative entrepreneurial drive
You are driven by a need to tell great stories
You have an appreciation for understanding audiences and user experiences

3. Training and Development Track

At Teach for the Philippines, we are committed to designing a Transformational Leadership Continuum that is well-informed and grounded by data we gather from our work. As a Training and Development intern, you help do that through the following:

Gathering data to create and update student and teacher profiles
Testing whether predetermined standards for achievement based on the Transformational Teaching model are supported by the experiences of our Teacher Fellows on the ground
Researching education policies and teaching strategies that work within and outside the Teach For All network to use as testable models locally
Building our electronic resource library and organizing it to maximize utility for support staff and Fellows

Minimum qualifications:

You possess or are in the process of obtaining a bachelor’s degree
You have a current GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent

Preferred qualifications:

You have a demonstrated passion for community development and/or education
You possess a strong sense of civic responsibility and innovative entrepreneurial drive
You have prior research experience in the field
You are thorough and meticulous in data gathering and synthesis

4. Business Development

Business development is the creation of long-term value for an organization as it relates to stakeholders, markets, and key relationships. Curious to learn more? Check this out! Better yet, join our team!

Explore alternative funding models
Create a methodology to screen promising future business plans
Create a marketing landscape analysis to understand donor behavior in the Philippines and abroad
Understand laws and impacts on the education landscape

Minimum qualifications:

You possess or are in the process of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, or a related field
You have a current GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent
You have a passion for community development and/or education
Creative, out-of-the-box thinking, entrepreneurial
You are driven by a need to tell great stories
You have an appreciation for understanding audiences and user experience

READY TO APPLY?

Developing Leaders for Change

The Challenges

CHALLENGE 1:

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

CHALLENGE 2:

TEACHER QUALITY

CHALLENGE 3:

POLICY RELEVANCE &CONSISTENCY

What's in it for you

LIFE OF A FELLOW

Compensation & Benefits

Professional Development

Work Environment

Culture

Ready to Apply?

Application Process

PRE-APPLICATION

APPLICATION PROPER

1. ONLINE APPLICATION

2. PHONE INTERVIEW

3. ASSESSMENT CENTER

INVITATION TO SUMMER INSTITUTE

Placement

LUZON

VISAYAS

MINDANAO

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Top 10 Questions About the Fellowship Program

1. What is a Letter of Intent?

2. Can I save my application if I have not completed it?

3. I forgot my username and/or password. How do I resume my online application?

4. How much do grades matter?

5. What if I don’t have a background in education or teaching experience?

6. I am already employed as a teacher in a public school. Can I still apply?

7. Is there an age limit?

8. I am currently working/residing out of the Metro Manila/country and might not be available to physically join an Assessment Center (AC). Can I still apply?

9. I previously applied and was not able to finish the entire process/was not accepted, can I reapply?

10. If accepted, can I defer my admission?

AND ONE MORE…IF I DO NOT APPLY FOR THE FELLOWSHIP, HOW ELSE CAN I GET INVOLVED WITH TEACH FOR THE PHILIPPINES?

Careers in Teach for the Philippines

Staff

Tabs for Staff Application

INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING MANAGER (ICM)

MARKETING & EVENTS ASSOCIATE FOR DIGITAL AND MULTIMEDIA

OTHER

Civic Engagement Program

Eligibility

Logistics

1. Teach for the Philippines Campus Leaders

2. Marketing and Events Track

3. Training and Development Track

4. Business Development

What’s Your Knack?

What should I do with my knacks?

How does Knack work?

Ready to play Knacks?

STUDENT LEARNING
OUTCOMES

POLICY RELEVANCE &
CONSISTENCY