Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org.
DREAM’s Teaching Fellowship is a selective, rigorous program through which DREAM/Harlem RBI school and program graduates, and current and former part-time staff can train to become teachers at DREAM. During the program, each Fellow works in a classroom under the guidance of a mentor teacher and participates in a cohort experience to support and propel their growth. Fellows receive regular feedback and coaching, all while building the skills necessary to manage a classroom, lead instruction, and meaningfully engage students and families. Additionally, Fellows with a completed bachelor’s degree have the option to work toward New York State teaching certification and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education, supported in part by a scholarship from DREAM.
By becoming a DREAM Teaching Fellow, you will grow as an educator and get to immerse yourself in a school community focused on developing the whole child and committed to driving outcomes for the students of East Harlem and the South Bronx. This is an exciting opportunity to launch a rewarding teaching career and drive DREAM’s mission forward for future generations.
The DREAM Teaching Fellowship involves working full-time in addition to participating and successfully completing training and demonstrations of learning outside of typically full-time work hours. Fellows earn a competitive salary and benefits and are eligible for significant contributions from DREAM to put toward higher education. DREAM Fellowship graduates commit to teaching at DREAM for at least three years after program completion. The Fellowship is designed to invest in future educators from DREAM’s own communities: priority consideration for Fellowship admission is given to qualified DREAM/Harlem RBI alumni, and current and former part-time staff.