Fellows are the passionate and committed individuals who we select to be part of our fully-paid program. Fellows become teachers for two-years, followed by a lifelong leadership journey as our Alumni.
The Fellowship is a full-time, fully paid “from teachers to leaders” development program where we recruit a cohort of committed Indonesians to teach in high-need schools for two years. During the 2-year commitment, Fellows work individually and collaboratively to improve classroom outcomes and drive impactful change in underserved communities. Upon completion of the program, we empower and enable our Alumnis to continue their leadership journey and collectively contribute into making long-term improvements to the education ecosystem.
We offer a unique opportunity for you to grow as a leader while making a real difference in the lives of students, schools and communities you’ll be working with. You’ll gain valuable experiences, skills, knowledge and mindset to excel in any future career or professional context.
Teach First Indonesia strongly believes that great teachers possess the same skills as great leaders in any field. Spending two years in the classroom will help you develop skills such as organization, communication, problem-solving in an unstructured environment, people management and resourcefulness – all of which are essential in any sector.
And you won’t be doing it alone! We will be supporting you throughout this journey through training, workshops and on-the job coaching. Additionally, as a Teach First Indonesia fellow, you’ll be part of a network of like-minded leaders, both locally and globally, who all share the same conviction and commitment into working towards a future where every child is able to live to their full potential.
We believe that education transformation isn’t a zero sum game and that there are powers in numbers – the more of us working together, the better.
Fellows are developed to grow into future leaders, read more on how we do it:
Our program is also designed to create measurable impact; read more about our impact:
The global evidence is clear that two years is the necessary time commitment for Fellows to have a sustainable impact on the lives of children that you teach. The Fellowship is just the start of a long journey to address educational inequity; a first step in creating a lasting movement for change. Candidates applying to the Fellowship must be prepared to commit two full years to the program.
You will be teaching students in middle-upper elementary schools (between third to sixth grade) as a homeroom teacher. This means you will be teaching students a variety of subjects – all revolving around building their foundational skills and knowledge. Specific subjects depend on the schools’ policies and conditions.
You’ll be placed in a “high-need” elementary school across Indonesia – this means schools who are experiencing a teacher shortage and whose students are at risk of not being able to receive quality education. TFI ensures Fellows are supported with safe and conducive accommodation and working conditions.
Not at all! Our Fellowship is designed for people who come from diverse backgrounds, including those with no prior teaching experience. During our training, we empower you with the necessary knowledge and skills to teach effectively.
Apart from financial support, Fellows will receive immense growth and professional development support. Fellows begin with intensive offline training to build the skills and mindsets to lead a classroom and community.
Throughout the two-year journey, Fellows receive ongoing mentorship from experienced educators through their Leadership Development Officer (LDO), alongside coaching from experienced leaders across fields.
Our Fellows receive a competitive package roughly equivalent to entry level public sector jobs. Apart from a monthly take home pay, Fellows will also receive housing, as well as employment and health insurance.
At the moment, no. Candidates applying to the Fellowship must be prepared to commit two full years to the program. We believe that two years is the necessary time commitment for Fellows to have a meaningful impact on the lives of children that you teach. The Fellowship is just the start of a long journey to address educational inequity; a first step in creating a lasting movement for change.
There are two types of training: before placement (pre-service training) and throughout the fellowship (in-service training).
Pre-service training: before being placed in schools, we’ll equip you with an intensive, hybrid hands-on training to develop your leadership potential, pedagogical and classroom management skills.
In-service training: throughout the fellowship, we will be giving you both online and in-person training on various topics – including but not limited to: leadership, community engagement, advocacy, career planning, project management.
Our training is designed to help you unleash your full potential and put your best foot forward before, during and after the fellowship. We are working with individuals, organizations and communities both in education and other sectors, public and private, to support you.
Each fellows will be evaluated through a joint assessment done by their assigned mentor and the TFI team. While regular check-ins are encouraged, a formal evaluation will be scheduled at each semester. Broadly speaking, the evaluation covers fellows’ pedagogic skills, classroom management, and leadership competencies.
Yes. TFI, in collaboration with the local government, will provide housing facilities.
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The fellowship is open to all passionate individuals with a strong conviction towards education inequity and who have the desire to make a positive impact in Indonesia.
Yes, as long as you have evidence that you’ll have your degree certificate and transcript by the start of the program.
Please find the deadline in the application form.
Yes!
If you are already registered as a full-time teacher in Dapodik, you are not eligible for the Fellowship. This is because the Fellowship is aimed at attracting talents from different backgrounds to work alongside existing teachers in school to co-create solutions to drive educational opportunities for all. Existing teachers can be part of the movement by being mentors, coaches or collaborating with our existing network in Yayasan Guru Belajar and/or Komunitas Guru Belajar Nusantara.
If you are already registered as a full-time teacher in Dapodik, you are not eligible for the Fellowship. This is because the Fellowship is aimed at attracting talents from different backgrounds to work alongside existing teachers in school to co-create solutions to drive educational opportunities for all. Existing teachers can be part of the movement by being mentors, coaches or collaborating with our existing network in Yayasan Guru Belajar and/or Komunitas Guru Belajar Nusantara.
Yes, as long as you are certain that you’ll be able to get a copy of your degree certificate and transcript by the application deadline.
No, not at all! Our Fellowship is designed for people who come from diverse backgrounds, including those with no prior teaching experience. During our training workshops, we empower you with the necessary knowledge and skills to do well in the classroom.
The application process will go through several stages:
Administrative documents: In this stage, we will be asking you to introduce yourself and help us get to know you better through submitting your documents to prove your background and academic history.
Assessment Center: If you pass the stage before, you will be asked to attend a leaderless group discussion & interview.
Medical Check-up: In the last stage, we want to make sure that you are fit and healthy for the Fellowship.
We will be asking you to submit your CV/Resume, academic certificate and transcript, a document that indicates your English proficiency and a reference contact.
No. Please complete the application in English as it is the official language we use internally within Teach First Indonesia. However, please don’t feel discouraged as we consider your application as a whole.
Yes. In the effort of being part of a global network, we would like to make sure that we are a community of people who are comfortable in communicating in English. We are flexible in how you’d like to show your proficiency – and accept scores from IELTS, TOEFL, ETS, Duolingo English Test as well as English Proficiency Test (EPT) from Institutions such as LBI UI (LBI UI EPT). All in all, we will also still consider your application as a whole.
We are working towards holding a hybrid assessment center, which means there will be physical sessions held in Jakarta or in placement areas. For candidates who have challenges with traveling, they can attend the assessment center virtually.
School placements are coordinated in close collaboration with the local government and Department of Education, following a careful assessment of educational needs and school readiness. We prioritize schools experiencing teacher shortages and where students are in urgent need of support, while also considering factors such as accessibility.
Fellows will be placed at the start of the academic year which is typically every July.
Placements schools have been shortlisted based on their needs and accessibility. But we will take your voice into account based on the competencies and/or expertise you’ve shown during pre-service training.
You’ll be part of our Alumni network, and a lifelong member of our community! There are many options open to you as an alumni, including but not limited to:
Definitely — in your second year of the Fellowship, we provide support by connecting you with various partners and organizations that support Teach First Indonesia and/or work in the education and non-education sectors, to help you continue your career as a future leader.
While you can’t join the Fellowship more than once, you can always be involved in future cohorts of Teach First Indonesia through mentoring and coaching. You are also always welcome to take on an active role in the organization.
