FAQ
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How do I apply for the Teacher Fellowship Initiatives?
You do not need to apply for either Fellowship to be accepted and awarded the money. Once you have been hired by our school district we will be notified. You will be paid on your first day of school.
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How do I get started?
Check out our district’s open positions here. Apply for the job you want. Once you have been hired, that’s it! You will be rewarded the first installment on the first day of the school year.
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Why Black Educators?
Extensive research has revealed that Black students who have some exposure to Black educators during their primary and secondary school years have better educational outcomes. Our district currently has 12% black students but only 2% black educators. We aim to bridge that gap.
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Do I have to live in the Florida Keys? I currently live in Homestead.
No, you don’t have to live in the Florida Keys. If you accept a teaching position at one of our schools you will qualify and receive your first payment installation on the first day of the school year.
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I want to teach in your district, but I do not have my license.
Head over to our school district’s website, they can help you with that!
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I'm not African American, but I want to teach in your district, do I still qualify for the Fellowships?
Our school district is currently hiring for all positions! Head over to their website to look through their open positions and learn more about working in the district. This initiative is only available to Black educators. However, living and working where the world vacations has advantages of its own! Learn more.