Salary
The starting salary for Fellows is the same as that for all other beginning teachers. Starting teachers in 2008-2009, with no previous classroom experience, typically earn between $31,300 and $34,665 in their first year. New teachers’ salaries will vary, and there may be potential to earn more than this, depending on district placement, performance pay, and the teacher’s education level.
Fellows become salaried employees of Murphy Elementary and Phoenix Elementary Districts when all teachers report back to work in advance of the start of the school year in July. Teachers normally receive their first pay check during the first month of teaching. The Teaching Fellows program cannot guarantee in which of these districts an individual Fellow will secure his/her placement. Fellows’ placement in one of these districts will be dependent on districts’ needs and the placement process. Review the Securing Your Teaching Position section of this website for more information.
Click here for Murphy Elementary School District’s Salary Schedule.
Click here for Phoenix Elementary School District’s Salary Schedule.
Summer Stipend
Fellows will benefit from the Phoenix Teaching Fellows Summer Training Institute, free of cost. In addition, Fellows receive a $2,000 pre-tax transitional stipend. The stipend is distributed after the end of the Training Institute to help defer the cost of living. Because of the timing of the training stipend and because the time between the end of training and a Fellow’s first paycheck may be lengthy, we strongly encourage Fellows to take appropriate measures to ensure their financial well-being during this time.
Benefits
As employees of Murphy Elementary and Phoenix Elementary Districts, Fellows are eligible for the same comprehensive benefits as all teachers. For more information on teacher benefits, visit the school districts’ benefits websites below.
Murphy Elementary School District
Phoenix Elementary School District
Teaching Fellows AmeriCorps Education Awards
Participation in the Phoenix Teaching Fellows makes Fellows eligible to apply to enroll in the AmeriCorps Education Awards program to earn an education award worth $4,725. This award can be used to pay for certification or future education costs including repaying qualified student loans. For more information, review the certification section of this website.
Loan Forgiveness
Fellows with Stafford, Perkins, and Eisenhower loans may be eligible for loan deferment or forgiveness. Fellows need to contact their lenders to determine eligibility.
The priority application deadline is February 2, 2009.
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