Full Year Fellowship
Overview
The TALMA Summer Fellowship is a 3.5-week networking, professional development, and co-teaching experience for teachers from all over the world. Every summer from late June to late July, young professional educators gather together in Israel to co-teach English in high-need schools alongside local teachers, serving students of all backgrounds.
Aside from gaining international teaching experience, TALMA Fellows also strengthen their pedagogical and leadership skills, learn about Israel's beautiful and complex history and present, and develop long-lasting relationships with like-minded educators from around the globe.
As a TALMA Full Year Fellow, your full-time responsibilities will include teaching, professional development, and community engagement. Four days each week will be dedicated to teaching English—primarily in K–12 classrooms, with opportunities to support additional TALMA initiatives as needed. You’ll be expected to plan your own lessons, attend English department meetings, and take an active role as a contributing member of your school community.
On the remaining workday, you'll attend professional development sessions as a community. Throughout the year, you’ll engage in both professional and social programming designed to strengthen your teaching practice, build cross-cultural relationships, and help you feel at home in Israel
The Track 2 program is a 10-month, full-time teaching opportunity designed for experienced educators with prior experience in Israeli classrooms. Like the traditional Full Year Fellowship, Track 2 teachers spend four days each week teaching English in K–12 settings and are expected to take an active role in their school communities. In addition to classroom teaching, participants may contribute to school- or community-based English initiatives and take part in select professional development opportunities throughout the year. Track 2 teachers may also have the option to complete their Staj (internship) year through this program.
Unlike traditional fellows, Track 2 teachers live independently (not with other fellows) and do not participate in the full slate of social or professional programming. This track is ideal for educators with families or for those who prefer a more independent experience while still benefiting from TALMA’s structure, and support. Track 2 teachers should have previous experience teaching in Israel, OR experience teaching English as a Foreign Language. The program offers a guaranteed teaching placement, monthly salary, and opportunities for continued growth within Israel’s public education system.
Where We Serve
Eligibility
Thank you for your interest in the TALMA Fellowships! If you're considering spending a summer and/or school year with us in Israel as a TALMA Fellow, review the eligibility guidelines below before applying.
(If you don't quite check all the boxes, but feel you would be a great fit, email us HERE first and tell us about your experience and qualifications – we make exceptions for exceptional candidates!)
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FAQs
While we evaluate candidates on a case-by-case basis, we generally look for education professionals ages 21-39, who have at least a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one year of teaching experience. We prioritize applicants who are certified classroom teachers, although we welcome alternative teaching experience as well. We also prioritize applicants who have previously traveled to Israel, but welcome all who have a relevant academic/professional/personal connection to Israel. Learn more about eligibility HERE.
While we evaluate candidates on a case-by-case basis, we generally look for education professionals ages 21-39, who have at least a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one year of teaching experience. We prioritize applicants who are certified classroom teachers, although we welcome alternative teaching experience as well. We also prioritize applicants who have previously traveled to Israel, but welcome all who have a relevant academic/professional/personal connection to Israel. Learn more about eligibility HERE.
While we evaluate candidates on a case-by-case basis, we generally look for education professionals ages 21-39, who have at least a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one year of teaching experience. We prioritize applicants who are certified classroom teachers, although we welcome alternative teaching experience as well. We also prioritize applicants who have previously traveled to Israel, but welcome all who have a relevant academic/professional/personal connection to Israel. Learn more about eligibility HERE.
Testimonials
Why TALMA? In the words of our Fellows…
It's impossible to truly express how special TALMA is without experiencing it yourself. This past summer I was fortunate enough to teach and learn both in the classroom and outside of it. TALMA is such a unique program and opportunity. Initially, you feel like you've been catapulted out of your comfort zone, but soon feel like you are at home.
I have taught English as a Foreign Language with TALMA for the past two summers. Both years I served underprivileged students in the city of Jerusalem, and can't wait to return for a third summer next year!
TALMA is a well-organized, professional development program for young teachers seeking a meaningful teaching experience during their summer off. Participants participate in an enrichment program and professional development workshops while also co-teaching in an Israeli classroom. The balance between work and play is appropriate, and participants can choose from a number of different "tracks" to suit their traveling preferences.
In Jerusalem, the most independent track, TALMA teachers live in an extended-stay hotel in the heart of the city (close to the markets, shopping, and night life), and grow to feel like residents of the city. We get two free weekends to travel, and two organized weekends to share experiences with the TALMA teachers stationed in different regions. Both years I have had so much fun, developed meaningful relationships with Israeli teachers, built strong connections with my Israeli students, and improved my own teaching/reflective practices to boot! I highly recommend it!
Application
The application below is for both new and returnee applicants. If you are also interested in the Full Year Fellowship, fill out the Full Year Fellowship application instead of this one, and you can indicate there that you'd also like to be considered for the Summer Fellowship.
The exact 2024 Summer Fellowship dates are Mon. Jun 24 to Sat. Jul 20.