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Teaching Fellow Overview
The Island School
North Eleuthera, The Bahamas
Posted on Feb 28, 2026
Island School Organization Overview
The Island School, a not-for-profit organization based in Eleuthera, The Bahamas, was founded in 1999 to create and support transformational educational experiences with the mission of leadership effecting change. The diverse CEIS educational initiatives, including the Island School Semester and Summer Term, Deep Creek Middle School, the Elementary Learning Center, and Community Outreach, deliver unique education in partnership with the authentic and meaningful work our organization undertakes in research, sustainable development and innovation at the Cape Eleuthera Institute.
The Big “WE”: The Island School operates as a close-knit, mission-driven, island-based educational community. Collaboration, flexibility, and shared responsibility are central to our work with students and to life on campus.
Educators work closely across programs, age groups, and departments, supporting students through interdisciplinary learning, shared supervision, and community events. Teaching Fellows are supported by experienced educators and are encouraged to grow into this collaborative culture with guidance, mentorship, and clear communication.
This community-based approach is a defining feature of employment at The Island School and an essential part of our educational mission.
DCMS - Teaching Fellow Overview
Teaching Fellows are early-career educators or aspiring teachers who work alongside lead teachers and experienced faculty, gradually building responsibility and confidence in a supportive, mentored environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist in planning and implementing a multi-age, place-based inquiry learning program for middle school students
- Support inclusive classroom practices and provide individual and small-group support as needed.
- Collaborate with lead teachers and faculty to design engaging lessons and learning experiences.
- Build relationships with families and community partners to support student learning.
Gradually design and lead lessons with mentorship and feedback.
- Contribute to cross-program educational projects across The Island School community.
- Support Project-Based Learning projects
- Support field blocks, apprenticeships, PE
- Develop extracurricular and elective opportunities for students
What You’ll Gain:
●Hands-On Experience: Develop skills in lesson planning and delivery in literacy,
numeracy, inquiry, and social emotional learning. Build strong classroom management, curriculum design, and assessment skills.
● Student Development: Understand how to Identify and address individual student needs, and learn strategies to support students' social and emotional well-being.
● Leadership & Communication: Gain confidence in leading activities, developing Project Based Learning skills, working with students’ diverse educational needs, and advocating for inclusive education.
Skills and Qualifications
Education: Degree completed or in progress in secondary or upper elementary education, , education studies, outdoor learning, adolescent development, environmental studies or a related field.
Required Skills
- Ability to collaborate well with others and be adaptable
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, self-reliant, and self-confident.
Preferred Experience
- WFR or WAFA certification
- Experience in place-based, inquiry-driven education
- Strong swimming background
- Background in Environmental Studies or Arts Education preferred
Support
This role is designed as a fellowship with housing and meals provided to reduce barriers to participation for early-career educators.
- Monthly living stipend
- Travel Stipend
- Housing provided in shared living accommodations either on campus or in nearby Deep Creek
- Access to dining hall for on-campus meals when available
- Professional development opportunities which may include Project Based learning, Mental Health First Aid, Wilderness Advanced First Aid and PADI diver certifications
- Weekly teaching and learning seminar led by teacher education professionals.
Schedule
This is a full-time agreement that spans three semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer). The Cape Eleuthera Island School and its related entities operate year round and program hours vary depending on needs. The successful candidate should expect, and desire to fully participate in a variable and mission driven schedule.