Job Description:

Teaching Fellow

Candeo Schools | 2025-2026 School Year

Candeo Schools is seeking Teaching Fellows for the 2025-2026 school year.

Our Teaching Fellow Program is designed for individuals who hold a degree (or are currently pursuing one) and are eager to transition into a teaching career. This immersive, paid, on-the-job training program provides aspiring educators with the hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development needed to successfully lead their own classroom the following year.

Fellows work closely with expert educators, learning from master teachers while actively engaging in the classroom. Through this process, they build strong instructional skills, develop classroom leadership, and deepen their understanding of classical education and the liberal arts tradition.

This is an exceptional opportunity to begin a meaningful career at Candeo Schools—an institution dedicated to academic excellence, student formation, and teacher development.

Why Candeo Schools?

Candeo is known for its high standards, positive school culture, and results-driven approach. We believe in intellectual rigor, strong character formation, and a no-excuses approach to education. Our commitment to excellence in classical education has earned us top distinctions:

✅ #2 Best Charter Middle School in Arizona – U.S. News & World Report (2022 & 2024)
✅ #4 Best Charter Elementary School in Arizona – U.S. News & World Report (2022 & 2024)
✅ Core Knowledge School of Distinction – One of only 10 nationwide (2021)
✅ A Hillsdale College Curriculum School

Located in Peoria, Arizona, Candeo serves 600 students in grades K-8 with a resolute mission:
"To grow wisdom and virtue for a life well lived through rigorous, knowledge-based schooling in the classical liberal arts."

If you are passionate about teaching, eager to grow, and excited to make an impact, we encourage you to apply!

Teaching Fellow Responsibilities:

• Work closely with mentor teachers, gaining hands-on experience in classroom instruction and management

• Assist in lesson planning, student assessments, and instructional delivery

• Support small-group and one-on-one instruction to reinforce student learning

• Develop strong classroom leadership and learn best practices for engaging students in a classical education environment

• Uphold high academic and behavioral expectations aligned with Candeo’s mission

• Participate in ongoing professional development, training sessions, and mentorship programs

• Assist with grading, student progress tracking, and classroom organization

• Engage in school culture by supporting events, student activities, and school-wide initiatives

• Lead the classroom in the teacher’s absence, ensuring continuity of instruction and maintaining Candeo’s high academic and behavioral standards

• Fully prepare to transition into a lead teaching role the following year

Qualifications & Requirements:

✅ Bachelor’s degree (or currently pursuing one) in classical education, liberal arts, humanities, or a related field
✅ Strong passion for learning, teaching, and the classical liberal arts tradition
✅ Excellent communication and collaboration skills
✅ Ability to adapt, take initiative, and thrive in a structured, high-expectations environment
✅ Strong organizational and technical skills (Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)

Required:
📌 Ability to obtain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to employment

Position Details:

📌 Job Type: Full-time, salaried
📌 Starting Salary: $42,000 annually ($6000 increase in second year with own classroom)
📌 Salary Increases: Based on performance, experience, and continued education
📌 Schedule: Monday - Friday

Benefits Include:
✔ 401(k) with employer matching
✔ Health, dental, and vision insurance
✔ Life insurance
✔ Paid time off
✔ Paid professional development

This position is ideal for motivated individuals eager to develop their teaching abilities in a supportive, results-oriented environment. If you are ready to grow, excel, and make a lasting impact in the classroom, Candeo Schools is the place to begin your career.

Apply today to take the first step toward a rewarding future in education!