We are seeking twenty (20) NSF Teaching Fellows who:

• are STEM (science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics) post-baccalaureates, including :
  • recent STEM college graduates
  • STEM career changers
  • OR current middle/high school classroom teachers working in our partner schools
    • Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School
    • Fall River Public Schools
    • Global Learning Charter Public School
    • Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School
    • New Bedford Public Schools
    • Wareham Public Schools

• AND already hold their preliminary license with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).  In order to obtain a preliminary license, you must have passed the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) exams in both Communication & Literacy AND your content/subject area.  Please see the website for more information about these exams.

• AND are in need of earning their initial license in one of the following subject areas:
  • Mathematics (grades 5-8 or 8-12)
  • Biology (grades 8-12)
  • Chemistry (grades 8-12)
  • Physics (grades 8-12)
  • General Science (grades 5-8)
  • Technology/Engineering** (grades 5-12)

** As part of this grant, CUSP is collaborating with UMD's College of Engineering to develop an initial license in Technology/Engineering (grades 5-12).  It will need approval from the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education before it can be offered to our participants.

Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!