Teaching Fellow and Faculty​

Empowering kids everywhere to become confident readers.

Job Type

Teaching Fellowship

Remote, USA | Preferred Virginia
Part-Time

Joy Education is seeking aspiring educators to join our Teaching Fellowship Institute, a selective, two-week virtual training experience designed to prepare fellows to deliver high-impact literacy instruction.

The institute serves as the entry point into a multi-stage educator pathway at Joy Education:

Teaching Fellowship Institute → Year-Long Teaching Fellowship → Teaching Faculty

This pathway is designed to develop skilled, mission-aligned educators who are prepared to deliver transformative literacy support in community-based settings.

Fellowship Pathway

Stage 1: Teaching Fellowship Institute (2 Weeks)

Foundational training in Joy Education’s instructional model, tools, and approach to literacy intervention.

Stage 2: Year-Long Teaching Fellowship (10 Months)

Selected fellows continue developing their practice through:

  • Paid tutoring experience
  • Ongoing coaching and professional learning
  • Structured opportunities to build instructional expertise

Stage 3: Teaching Faculty

High-performing fellows may transition into part-time Teaching Faculty roles, supporting program delivery and mentoring newer educators.

Job Details
  • Job Title:
Teaching Fellowship
  • Location:
Remote, USA | Preferred Virginia
  • Reports To:
Operations Manager
  • Terms:
Part-Time
  • Rate:
  • Start Date:
6/01/2026
About Joy Education

Joy Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to high-quality literacy support through virtual and mobile reading clinics. Joy Education partners with schools, families, and community organizations to deliver personalized, evidence-based reading intervention grounded in the Science of Reading.

Key Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

During the institute, you will:

  • Learn and apply structured literacy practices aligned with the Science of Reading
  • Practice delivering tutoring lessons through guided simulations
  • Participate in live coaching and feedback cycles
  • Build skills in student engagement and relationship-building
  • Learn to use data and assessments to inform instruction
  • Engage with Joy Education’s digital tools and virtual tutoring platform

Completion Expectations

To successfully complete the institute, fellows must:

  • Attend at least 90% of all sessions
  • Participate fully in all live virtual sessions
  • Complete all training activities and practice requirements
  • Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and readiness for instructional work
Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who:

  • Are currently enrolled in or have completed a 2-year or 4-year college program
  • Are pursuing or have studied education, psychology, social work, or related fields
  • Graduate students (especially in education or related disciplines) are strongly encouraged to apply
  • Are interested in pursuing a career in teaching or youth development
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills and a willingness to learn
  • Are reliable, coachable, and committed to student success
  • Are comfortable in a fully virtual learning and teaching environment
  • Are passionate about advancing literacy in underserved communities
Collaboration with Product Management & Design Fellows
How To Apply

Application Process

Step 1: Application Submission

Candidates must submit:

  • Resume
  • 5-minute pre-recorded interactive read-aloud lesson (see rubric below)

Step 2: Video Submission Task

Read-Aloud Video Submission (5 Minutes)

As part of your application, please submit a 5-minute pre-recorded interactive read-aloud for an elementary-aged student (K–3).

What to include:

  • Choose a short, age-appropriate text
  • Read with expression, clarity, and energy
  • Incorporate 2–3 questions or prompts to engage the student (e.g., predictions, connections, reflections)
  • Briefly support understanding (e.g., explain a word or highlight meaning)

What we’re looking for:

  • Student engagement (not just reading aloud)
  • Clear, expressive delivery
  • Warmth, presence, and enthusiasm
  • A student-centered approach

Tip: Act as if a student is present—this should feel interactive, not just a performance.

Read-Aloud Evaluation Rubric

Criteria

What We Look For

Engagement

Uses questions, prompts, or pauses to involve the student

Clarity & Fluency

Clear, expressive, and paced reading

Instructional Moves

Supports comprehension (e.g., vocabulary, predictions, connections)

Presence & Energy

Warmth, enthusiasm, and confidence

Student-Centered Approach

Focus on making the experience interactive

Step 3: Live Interview

Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a live virtual interview focused on:

  • Alignment with Joy Education’s mission and values
  • Communication and relational skills
  • Readiness to engage in coaching and growth
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Graphic Design Intern

Remote (preference for VA)
Part-Time

Joy Education is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Design Fellow to elevate brand expression across digital and print touchpoints. This early-career role is ideal for someone with strong visual design instincts, a passion for storytelling, and the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, accessible design. You’ll help shape visuals for programs, campaigns, reports, and stakeholder communications so our mission shows up beautifully and consistently everywhere.

Job Details
  • Job Title:
Graphic Design Intern
  • Location:
Remote (preference for VA)
  • Reports To:
CEO
  • Terms:
Part-Time
  • Rate:
$17.50/hr
  • Start Date:
Flexible
About Joy Education

Joy Education Foundation is a technology-driven nonprofit dedicated to reducing inequities in access to affordable literacy support for low-income communities. Through Virtual Reading Clinics, Mobile Reading Clinics, and a Digital Foundational Reading Skills Curriculum, we use innovation and community partnerships to strengthen literacy outcomes. Our next stage of product innovation includes AI-enabled literacy tools and gamified learning experiences that make practice more interactive, personalized, and joyful for students.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design on-brand assets for campaigns, programs, and events (social graphics, one-pagers, flyers, slide decks, email and web visuals).
  • Maintain and evolve Joy Education’s visual identity system (typography, color, iconography, templates, and brand guidelines).
  • Build templates and toolkits (Canva/Figma/Google Slides) that enable staff to self-serve while maintaining quality and consistency.
  • Produce compelling report and publication layouts (impact briefs, case studies, data summaries), including accessible PDFs.
  • Create graphics and simple animations for web, video, and social; export/rasterize assets optimized for various platforms.
  • Collaborate on data visualization for research, program evaluation, and grant reporting; turn findings into audience-friendly visuals.
  • Support website visuals (hero images, illustrations, infographics, thumbnails) and ensure designs meet accessibility and responsiveness standards.
  • Coordinate with program, development, and community teams to keep materials current and aligned with messaging.
  • Manage asset libraries and file hygiene; name, version, and organize source files for team reuse.
  • Bonus/optional: contribute light photo/video editing and motion graphics for storytelling and highlights.
Qualifications
Collaboration with Product Management & Design Fellows
How To Apply

Apply via our website, sharing your resume, a brief cover letter describing your interest and relevant experience, and a portfolio link or work sample (required).

Candidates from historically underrepresented backgrounds in design and education are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Social Media & Communications Intern

Remote / Hybrid (based in Virginia preferred)
Intern

We are seeking a creative and organized Social Media & Communications Intern to support our growing community presence and storytelling efforts. The intern will help manage Joy Education’s digital communications strategy, create compelling content, and showcase the impact of our programs across multiple platforms. This role is ideal for someone passionate about education equity, community engagement, and digital media.

Job Details
  • Job Title:
Social Media & Communications Intern
  • Location:
Remote / Hybrid (based in Virginia preferred)
  • Reports To:
Executive Director & TutorOps Team
  • Terms:
Intern
  • Rate:
17.50/hr
  • Start Date:
About Joy Education

Joy Education Foundation is a technology-driven nonprofit dedicated to reducing inequities in access to affordable literacy support for low-income communities. Through Virtual Reading Clinics, Mobile Reading Clinics, and a Digital Foundational Reading Skills Curriculum, we use innovation and community partnerships to strengthen literacy outcomes. Our next stage of product innovation includes AI-enabled literacy tools and gamified learning experiences that make practice more interactive, personalized, and joyful for students.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation & Scheduling

  • Draft and design engaging posts for LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
  • Create graphics, short videos, and highlight reels showcasing student, family, and fellow stories.
  • Maintain a consistent posting schedule aligned with organizational campaigns.

Community Engagement

  • Monitor comments, messages, and mentions across platforms.
  • Amplify content from partners, families, and teaching fellows.
  • Support online campaigns and live events (e.g., literacy weeks, family workshops).

Newsletter & Communications Support

  • Draft monthly family and teaching fellows newsletters (content provided by program staff).
  • Assist with editing, formatting, and distribution of external communications.

Analytics & Reporting

  • Track social media engagement, growth, and trends.
  • Provide monthly reports with recommendations for improvement.

Brand & Messaging Support

  • Ensure consistent voice, visuals, and messaging aligned with Joy Education’s mission.
  • Assist with developing flyers, one-pagers, and digital outreach materials.
Qualifications
  • Current student or recent graduate in communications, marketing, journalism, education, or related field.
  • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
  • Proficiency with social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube).
  • Familiarity with design tools (Canva, Adobe Spark, or similar).
  • Interest in education equity, literacy, and community engagement.
  • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks.
Collaboration with Product Management & Design Fellows
How To Apply

Please submit:

  • Resume
  • Short cover letter (why you’re interested in Joy Education & communications)
  • Sample of writing or social media/graphic design work

Apply via website: www.joyeducation.org
 Subject Line: Social Media & Communications Intern Application – [Your Name]

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Contact Us

Email: founders@joyeducation.org

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Teaching Fellow

This is a virtual/remote position.

Your Role: As a Teaching Fellow, you will be responsible for coaching and teaching students by delivering and facilitating curriculum. Your role is pivotal in fostering connections with students and families.

By applying to this position, you acknowledge and understand that a video submission is a requirement for the application process. This allows us to assess your comfort and ability to navigate the technology required to perform the responsibilities of this position.