Generation Teach Summer Teaching Fellowship
Lead real classrooms. Build leadership skills. Make a lasting impact.
The Generation Teach Summer Teaching Fellowship is a summer fellowship for high school and undergraduate students who want to lead real classrooms, develop transferable leadership skills, and make a meaningful impact on students.
99% of Generation Teach Teaching Fellows report developing skills they will use regardless of career path.
Who You Are
You may be a strong fit if you:
Are a high school junior (11th grade) or older, or an undergraduate student
Want to spend your summer supporting students and communities
Are interested in leadership, education, or professional skill-building
Are eager to receive coaching, feedback, and mentorship
No prior teaching experience is required. Teaching Fellows come from a wide range of academic backgrounds—only 25% major or minor in education.
Where & When You Will Teach
Aurora, Colorado: June 4 – July 17
Denver, Colorado: June 10 – July 24
Maryland, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island: June 24 – August 7
Teaching Fellows teach for five weeks in a Generation Teach STEAM Academy.
What You Will Receive
Training & Coaching
Pre-summer preparation to build foundational skills
Seven days of in-person training before students arrive
Daily feedback and instructional coaching throughout the summer
Scholarship & Academic Credit
A $3,000 taxable scholarship to support participation
Eligibility to earn three undergraduate credit hours through the University of Colorado Denver at a reduced cost
Professional & Career Support
Access to letters of recommendation
Personal introductions to partner organizations for those interested in teaching
A network of peers, mentors, and leaders that extends beyond the summer
The GT Summer Teaching Fellowship
Prepare
Complete pre-summer learning and in-person training to feel confident leading a classroom on day one.
Teach
Teach for five weeks in a Generation Teach STEAM Academy., leading academic and enrichment classes.
Grow
Receive regular feedback, collaborate with peers, and reflect on your practice as you build transferable leadership and professional skills.
Application Information
Deadline
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with monthly deadlines on the 15th of each month beginning December 15.
Applicants receive a decision within four weeks of submission.
Final deadlines for Summer 2026
Colorado: April 15, 2026
New England & Mid-Atlantic: May 15, 2026
Eligibility
Must be a high school junior (11th grade) or older
If you have not completed a full year of college, you must teach in the region where you currently live
Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or DACA recipient
Do I need experience?
No. Teaching Fellows come from a wide range of majors and backgrounds. Training focuses on:
Building inclusive classroom communities
Developing instructional strategies
Practicing teaching and classroom leadership
Collaborating with peers and coaches
What will I teach?
Teaching Fellows teach or co-teach:
Academic classes in engineering, law, math, or reading
Enrichment and social-emotional learning classes
Generation Teach provides engaging curricula and instructional guidance.
How is the GT Fellowship unique?
In the Generation Teach Summer Teaching Fellowship:
You lead a classroom, rather than observe from the sidelines
You receive consistent coaching and feedback
You develop transferable skills that apply across careers
You join a community of peers and mentors who support your growth
This experience often shapes fellows’ career goals—whether or not they pursue teaching.
FAQs
APPLICATION PROCESS
▶︎ Do I need to submit official transcripts?
No, please submit unofficial transcripts unless you have official transcripts readily available. We do not want you to spend money securing transcripts for your application. If you do not have easy access to unofficial transcripts, please feel free to submit screenshots of your grades from your college portal. If you do not have college grades yet, you may submit a copy of your high-school report card.
▶︎ My recommender hasn’t completed the recommendation yet. Will my application still be reviewed? Will the delay affect how favorably my application is reviewed?
We understand recommenders are very busy and that you are not responsible for their schedules. Please submit your application as soon as you are finished. Please log into the GT Portal to send a reminder to your recommender. While we will not offer a fellowship until we receive the recommendation, we will review your application and notify you if you are advanced to an interview. A delayed recommendation will neither negatively affect nor delay the review of your application.
▶︎ How competitive is the selection process?
We select fewer than 50% of applicants. However, that doesn't mean we're not looking for YOU. We prioritize candidates local to the communities we serve.
▶︎ Can I submit separate applications to each city?
Please submit only one application. You will be asked to indicate your preferred city and whether you would like to be considered for other cities.
▶︎ I don't live in the cities GT serves, but I really want to teach. Do you provide housing?
We do not provide housing. We encourage you to connect with local fellows to identify summer housing options. You can find more information about housing and transportation here.
FELLOWSHIP EXPERIENCE
▶︎ Who are my students?
You will teach or co-teach rising kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, or eighth-grade students from our district and charter partner schools. Our students enroll voluntarily and have a wide range of academic preparation.
Programming is offered in Colorado, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
▶︎ Who will my colleagues be?
You will learn and teach alongside 24 other undergraduate and high-school fellows from across the city and country, all selected through a competitive application process and committed to Generation Teach's mission.
▶︎ How big are my classes?
You will teach classes of 10-16 students. You may have a partner Teaching Fellow and alternate between lead teaching and support roles.
▶︎ Are there policies regarding work outside of the GT Fellowship? I am wondering whether I can balance part-time work with the demands of the fellowship.
The GT Summer Teaching Fellowship is a rigorous program that demands a high level of commitment, engagement, and preparation. Because your experience as a fellow and our success as a program depend on everyone's full investment, additional commitments outside of the fellowship are strongly discouraged.
▶︎ My college offers summer internship funding. Can GT sign my paperwork to confirm I have completed the program and met the requirements?
Yes! We are happy to help you with your paperwork.