Become A Fellow

Applications for the 2020 Teach For Kosova Fellowship are open!

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

We are searching for outstanding Kosovar individuals to lead and teach students from challenging socioeconomic backgrounds to achieve significant academic and personal growth. If you are a working professional or a graduating university student with strong leadership skills, passion for making an impact on the lives of children, and interest in becoming a lifelong leader in Kosova, Apply Now!

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

Kosovar citizens aged 35 and under
Possess a Bachelor's Degree in any major by July 2020
Flexibility and willingness to work in any school where we will place fellows

Teaching experience is NOT required to be eligible for the Fellowship program. All academic and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

INDICATORS FOR YOUR SUCCESS AS A FELLOW

Leadership:
Demonstrate the willingness and capacity to lead, inspire and motivate others, and execute complex tasks and plans effectively.

Achievement:
Exhibit the ability to set high expectations for yourself and constantly work towards achieving them. Fellows can demonstrate strong achievement across different contexts (academically, professionally, extracurricularly, etc.)

Critical Thinking:
As a fellow, you will be faced with challenges that will require problem-solving. You can draw upon available resources, logic, and innovative thinking to tackle challenges and solve-real world problems.

Organizational Skills:
Able to manage your time, plan, and supervise multiple tasks effectively.

Interpersonal Skills:
You are able to communicate clearly and maintain a professional presence. You consider the perspectives and interests of others to respond effectively.

Perseverance:
You understand that challenges are learning experiences and opportunities to develop on a professional and personal level. You have a never give up attitude and have the ability and willingness to tackle problems.

Respect, Humility, and Collaboration:
You have a growth mindset, are open to learning from others, value people's differences, and understand that by working together we can realize our full potential.

Selection Process

Teach For Kosova's selection process is designed to help us identify candidates who will succeed in the program.

Online Application

This is your first opportunity to tell us about yourself. In the online application, you will be asked to provide contact details and information regarding your academic and extracurricular achievements, your employment history, and responses to a series of questions.

Phone Interview

The phone interview assesses your competencies and fit with Teach For Kosova and provides you with more information about the organization and our work. You will be contacted ahead of time to schedule your interview, with a choice of dates and times to select from. Please ensure that you are fully prepared prior to the interview time. Phone interviews last approximately 20-30 minutes.

Assessment Center

The interview is an all-day process and is comprised of three stages, including but not limited to: sample lesson plan, group exercises, and a personal interview.

Note: For overseas applicants, Distant Assessment Centers will be administered virtually (e.g. Skype).