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Teach For Kenya champions a multidisciplinary approach to education reform. We view Teaching as Collective Leadership and students as the promise of a brighter future for all Kenyans.

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1.THE TEACH FOR KENYA KENYA FELLOWSHIP: WHY AND HOW

The Teach For Kenya Fellowship program is a 2 year full-time paid commitment that places Kenya’s most outstanding graduates and professionals as teachers in our county’s most high-need schools. The Teach For Kenya Fellowship is a transformational leadership program that equips Fellows with transferable leadership skills to effect change beyond the classrooms in the communities they serve.

The two-year commitment is necessary to make the impact we intend to have on student achievement. In the first year, Fellows refine their teaching skills and establish respect and trust among various stakeholders within the school community and the students. This allows Fellows to achieve significant academic gains for students. In the second year, Fellows engage in their community projects to further their impact. During the two years, you will strive to transform the student, transform as a leader and transform your school and community.

In Kenya, there are numerous barriers that hold children back from realizing their full potential. They include:
• Only 2 in 5 grade 4 learners are at least meeting expectations in reading a grade 3 appropriate English text. (Source – Uwezo Annual Learning Assessment Report 2021)
• 5 in 10 learners in grade 4 meet expectations in solving grade 3 appropriate numeracy problems. - Uwezo Kenya Learning Assessment Report, 2021 2.5 million children aged 4-17 have never been to school. (MOE,2019 Education Situation Booklet).
• Children going through the Kenyan education system are losing an estimated three years of learning. When years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 7.8 years, a learning gap of 2.9 years. This means Kenyan school-going children are having a learning loss of close to three years. Going to school doesn’t mean that children are learning and this is mainly because of the quality of education. (World Bank, 2019)

You should join Teach For Kenya in service to our country to ensure that one day every Kenyan child will receive quality education regardless of their socio-economic background.
2. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT,TRAINING AND READINESS

Teach For Kenya will work to ensure that all Fellows have the knowledge and skills necessary to lead their students toward achievement. The Teach For Kenya Fellowship begins with a six-week blended training program. Here, Fellows are exposed to curriculum, lesson planning, classroom facilitation, and student assessments, leadership principles among other modules, sessions and keys to successful teaching.

Yes. The summer institute is an integral part of Teach For Kenya Fellowship prep.

No. All our Fellows are selected from diverse education backgrounds, and most of them have no prior teaching experience. During our training programs, we empower you with the necessary knowledge and skills to do well in the classroom.

Teach For Kenya Fellows receive support throughout the duration of their Fellowship. Teach for Kenya tutors and coaches will be available to guide Fellows to become effective teachers and leaders. There will be ongoing teacher training, mentoring, and professional development for personal development.

Teach For Kenya strongly believes that teachers use the same skills as leaders in any field. Two years in the classroom will help Fellows develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills such as organization, communication, and problem-solving in an unstructured environment. These skills are valuable in any sector.

Yes. As a Teach For Kenya Fellow, you are a part of a movement of young leaders working to eliminate education inequity. In addition, you will have:
• Opportunity to be part of a movement that is changing lives and that will change society
• Extensive leadership development training
• Intensive teacher training Real responsibility from day one Opportunity to be a part of a global network of change agents from across 60 countries
• A unique opportunity to achieve professional and personal development Access to professional development and a network of supporters
• Ongoing leadership development, coaching, business training, and skills workshops
• Opportunity to design and implement a social change project
• A stipend for two years including during the school holidays.

The Teach For Kenya Fellowship is a paid Fellowship.
 3. LOCATION AND PLACEMENT

Teach For Kenya Fellows placed in primary schools will be required to teach subjects from the Kenyan school curriculum.

The Teach For Kenya Fellowship is a paid Fellowship.

No, Teach For Kenya places Fellows in schools that are under-served and under-resourced in low-income communities.

Fellows posted will be required to teach in primary schools.

No, you cannot choose your subject. Teach For Kenya has specified subjects you must teach.

Yes, the Teach For Kenya Fellowship is a full-time position and will follow the Kenyan School Calendar. The school calendar in Kenya runs from January to November.
4. SALARIES AND BENEFITS

Yes. As a Teach For Kenya Fellow, you are a part of a movement of young leaders working to eliminate education inequity. In addition, you will have:
• Opportunity to be part of a movement that is changing lives and that will change society
• Extensive leadership development training
• Intensive teacher training Real responsibility from day one Opportunity to be a part of a global network of change agents from across 60 countries
• A unique opportunity to achieve professional and personal development Access to professional development and a network of supporters
• Ongoing leadership development, coaching, business training, and skills workshops
• Opportunity to design and implement a social change project
• A stipend for two years including during the school holidays.

The Teach For Kenya Fellowship is a paid Fellowship.
5. POST FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Teach For Kenya Fellows become Teach For Kenya alumni and join our network of formidable leaders across 60 countries around the world. Our Alumni are supported in their personal and professional interests toward further education or careers as they become influencers, visionaries, advocates, entrepreneurs, and active participants in the education ecosystem.

Joining Teach For Kenya does not mean you will automatically have a teaching job.

The recruitment of teachers to the TFK partner schools is done by the Teachers Service Commission. If you would like to continue teaching after the Fellowship, you will have to apply to the Teachers Service Commission during any of their recruitment cycles.

Teach For Kenya will provide the Fellows with a certificate of participation. In addition, Teach For Kenya is working with various partners to increase the prestige of the fellowship certification.

Teach For Kenya will provide the Fellows with a certificate of participation. In addition, Teach For Kenya is working with various partners to increase the prestige of the fellowship certification.
6. OTHER QUESTIONS

Our Fellows teach in low-income schools. Underserved or under-resourced schools are schools that are facing academic challenges and/or are located in a community facing socio-economic challenges.

Teach For Kenya partner schools are located in Nairobi County and Kisumu County. However, we will be expanding the program to other regions in subsequent years.

Teach For Kenya does not provide accommodation for Fellows. However, accommodation is provided during the in person phase of the summer training institute which all prospective Fellows must attend.
7. ELIGIBILITY

Yes, if you are currently serving as a teacher in Kenya, you are eligible to apply for the Fellowship.