2026 Breakthrough Summer Teaching Fellowship
Join the 2025 Breakthrough Summer Teaching Fellowship
Help shape the next generation and your own future this summer with Breakthrough.
For more than 45 years, we have been cultivating the next wave of educators and leaders across 25 cities nationwide. Each summer, we invite driven undergraduates to teach, learn, and grow in a community built on equity and connection.
Who We Are
Breakthrough is a national network of programs committed to educational equity and student success. Our Teaching Fellows come from a wide range of majors, experiences, and identities because we believe students should see many different models of great teaching. Whether you are exploring education for the first time or already see it as your calling, you will find a place here.
Your Role
As a Breakthrough Teaching Fellow, you will lead classes, mentor students, and collaborate with a team of peers and experienced educators. You will receive more than 100 hours of training and coaching as you:
- Teach academic and enrichment courses
- Plan lessons and manage classrooms
- Lead field trips, family conferences, and community events
- Build professional skills in communication, leadership, and teamwork
Each summer is a fast-paced, immersive experience that alumni often describe as the hardest and most rewarding job they have ever had.
What You’ll Gain
- Paid teaching experience with a living stipend
- Professional development and classroom training
- Leadership opportunities in a mission-driven community
- Connections that last far beyond the summer
You will leave with skills that translate anywhere: education, policy, business, or any path that values purpose and teamwork.
Program Snapshot
- 25 affiliates in 23 U.S. cities
- 9-week commitment (training, teaching, and reflection)
- Full-time schedule with high collaboration and support
- Stipend, housing, and program dates vary by site
Explore program details and site-specific information in our Site Directory, then start your application here. Your journey begins with Breakthrough.
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