Teach for China (TFC) is currently seeking applications for its 2012 Fellowship program from graduates of all backgrounds and career interests – who will excel in the classroom and become future leaders. The fellowships are open to recent graduates as well as working professionals to serve for two-years in China’s most under-resourced schools.
Established in 2008, TFC takes a unique approach to eliminating educational inequity by enlisting the US and China’s most promising future leaders in the effort. In partnership with the global network Teach For All, TFC recruits, selects, trains, and supports outstanding US and Chinese graduates to work side-by-side to deliver an excellent education in high poverty, rural Chinese communities.
In the short-term, Teach For China’s Fellows are placed in full-time, two-year teaching commitments at under-resourced schools, where they meet the pressing need for exceptional educators. In the long-term, TFC supports its alumni – equipped with the experience, conviction, and insight that comes from leading children to fulfill their potential – to be a force for change, working from across sectors to expand educational opportunity.
Eligibility
- All applicants for the 2012 Fellowship class must hold a Bachelor’s degree by July 2012 and speak fluent English.
- Chinese national attending university or living in the United States
- Chinese national attending university or living abroad
- Non-US or non-Chinese citizens holding a university degree from China or the US
- Non-Chinese citizen currently located in China
Selection criteria:
- Demonstrated leadership potential and a record of past achievement
- Perseverance in overcoming challenges
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Exceptional communications skills (Chinese language skills are considered an asset)
- Proven organizational skills
- Flexibility and resilience when faced with the rigors of living in under-resourced communities
- Humility and respect for the frustrations and rewards of cross-cultural living and learning
- Self-starter initiative and the ability to influence and motivate others
- A demonstrated commitment to non-profit and/or education work
Deadlines:
Teach For China has four application dates for the 2012 Fellowship class:
- Deadline 1: September 30, 2011
- Deadline 2: October 28, 2011
- Deadline 3: January 8, 2012
- Deadline 4: February 7, 2012
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