Working together towards a future filled with possibility.

About the CASL Fellowship: Mobile

Dream it. - How we got here

The Community and School-Based Leadership Fellowship: Mobile was created in 2022 by Teach For America Alabama in partnership with Mobile stakeholders to recruit exceptional education leaders to Mobile. These stakeholders included the Mobile Chamber of Commerce, Mayor’s Office, Community Foundation, School District Personnel, area alumni, donors, and more. Fellows are committed to living in Mobile to work in our partner schools for a minimum of 3 years with the goal of transforming student outcomes alongside the community. We believe this local coalition has the potential to ensure a future full of possibility for Mobile's students!

Grow it. - Who we are recruiting

This Fellowship is designed for TFA Alumni who are willing to commit to working in coalition with their school and community to develop their practice, build their context, and ultimately transform outcomes for students. Fellows must be willing to work full time in a partner school and actively participate in ongoing professional development while living in Mobile for a minimum of 2 years.

Build it. - What we are offering

Fellows will have access to:

  • Job placement & Relocation support

  • $5K Yearly Award

  • up to $3K Moving Bonus

  • Individualized Coaching

  • PD Sessions focused on knowledge, skill, and context building

  • Professional Learning Community

Design it. - How we are developing

All learning will be grounded in Teach For America’s Theory of Leadership for Systems Change framework. Once accepted, Fellows will be set up with interviews at our partner schools. Once working in the schools, they will participate in regular group learning experiences alongside their colleagues to build their skills and context around their community and systems that impact education. They will also regularly reflect on their practice and accelerate their impact through individualized coaching.

Application Process

 FAQs

  • Current public school partners include Covenant Academy of Mobile and ACCEL Academy. ACCEL is Alabama’s first tuition-free public charter school, serving middle school students in grades 6 through 8, as well as high school students in grades 9 through 12 from Mobile, Baldwin, and Washington counties. We are adding public partner districts throughout the process. Learn more on the Covenant Academy of Mobile and ACCEL Academy websites.

  • We are hiring for all open school based roles in our partner schools. You can find a full list of Accel Charter’s open positions here and Covenant Academy positions here. We will match fellows to interviews based on role preference & eligibility. We cannot guarantee role availability or employment. Participation is contingent on being hired in our placement school.

  • All Fellows must be TFA alumni willing to relocate to Mobile, Alabama and be willing to work in a partner school full time for at least 3 years. In addition to being hired by a partner school, they must meet all fellowship requirements to remain participants and receive benefits including the education award.

  • In addition to working full time in a partner school and living in the Mobile area for 2 years, Fellows are expected to be active participants of the CASL Fellowship. Active participation includes attending learning sessions (at least 3 per year), participating in regular individualized coaching cycles, building community, and reflecting on personal development.

  • Fellows are required to be living in Mobile full-time when the 2023-24 school year begins. Historically, the school year begins during the first week of August. Those who are relocating are eligible to apply for a one-time supplemental award of up to $3,000 (dependent on move distance). This award is considered taxable income. Fellows will also receive customized support and resources regarding finding housing, locating amenities, building community, and leveraging resources.