Leadership development program through teaching in Ukrainian communities
About the Program
A jobThat changes lives
Fellows of the Teach For Ukraine Fellowship commit to teaching for at least one year, serving as inspiring role models and trusted mentors for children in schools across small communities throughout the country.
The program develops participants’ teaching skills, leadership, and capacity for social impact, bringing quality education to the places that need it most.
Through mentorship, training, and hands-on experience, fellows not only transform the lives of children and communities, they also spark their powerful journey of professional and personal growth.
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Measuring Our Impact
students received inspired teachers and role models through the Teach For Ukraine Fellowship program
schools welcomed brilliant, talented young educators thanks to the Teach For Ukraine Fellowship program
young people became change-makers in education because of the Teach For Ukraine Fellowship program
Growth & Development
What skills and experiences do participants develop?
experiences
- Moving to and living in a small community
- Teaching
- Designing and implementing a project
- Participating in major educational events
- Working with youth
- Mentorship
Hard Skills:
- Project management
- Leading and managing change within systems
- Creating and managing learning environments
- Early leadership and administrative skills
Soft Skills:
- Building relationships and connections
- Critical thinking
- Creativity
- Problem-solving
- Emotional intelligence
- Flexibility and reflection
- Communication skills
- Planning and time management
- Resilience and stress toleranc
What Participants Get:
Mentorship and Development
6 weeks of intensive training before starting to work;
22 individual mentorship sessions;
18 methodological consultations;
60 hours of in-person training.
Employment as a Teacher + Scholarship
Participation includes official employment in a school.
Fellows receive a teacher’s salary and a guaranteed scholarship from the Teach for Ukraine.
Community Engagement
Participants join a like-minded community, form meaningful connections, receive branded merchandise, and attend internal and external events (including those hosted by partners and friends of the organization).
Networking through the Teach For All Global Community
With participants from over 60 countries, including the USA, Mexico, Sweden, Austria, Portugal, Kenya, Japan, Malaysia, Australia, and more.
Support for Future Career Growth
Opportunities to pursue a career in social entrepreneurship and innovation, education, public policy, or business.
motivation
The experience and knowledge will stay with you forever Change your life — and your society — for the better
2024–2025 fellows
our fellows are bridging the gap in education
Anna Semylit
Before joining the Teach for Ukraine Fellowship, Anna worked as a schoolteacher, university lecturer, and teacher trainer. She now teaches chemistry at Blystavytsia Secondary School No. 6 (Grades 1–11).
Yelyzaveta Shelestova
Yelyzaveta previously worked in fundraising for NGOs and studied international relations at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. She now teaches English at the “Lider” Lyceum in Piskivka.
Olena Havryliuk
Olena used to work as a front-end developer at the U.S.-based startup Dobby. Today, she teaches mathematics at Blystavytsia Secondary School No. 6.
Olena Matviichuk
Before joining the program, Olena worked in the judicial system, edited legal documents, and taught Ukrainian to lawyers. She now teaches Ukrainian language and literature at the Teterev Gymnasium in Piskivka.
Kateryna Chubenko
Kateryna taught at the Faculty of Journalism at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv prior to joining the Fellowship. She now teaches history at the Oleksandrivka Lyceum in the Odesa region.
Rostyslav Vernyhora
Rostyslav translated textbooks for the New Ukrainian School reform. He currently teaches computer science and mathematics at the Kaharlyk Lyceum.
Nataliia Demchuk
Before the program, Nataliia worked as a journalist and media analyst. She now teaches Ukrainian language and literature at the Holovuriv Lyceum.
Kseniia Lentsova
Kseniia was a pediatrician before joining the Fellowship. As a student, she worked as a nanny and nurse at the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital. Now, she teaches biology at the Petrivske Lyceum.
Anna Bozhko
Anna worked at a language school and as a freelance English tutor before joining the program, teaching both children and adults. She now teaches English at the Petrivske Lyceum.
Dmytro Demianenko
A Plast scout, volunteer, and civic activist, Dmytro was an advisor to the mayor of Ternopil, a manager of educational programs in Plast, and a student at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin. He currently teaches computer science at the Oleksandrivka Lyceum in the Odesa region.
Olena Kolesnyk
Before joining the Fellowship, Olena pursued her master’s degree and worked in various fields, including artificial intelligence and as a horse trainer. She now teaches history at the Hrebinka Academic Lyceum.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A school must meet the following criteria:
- Located outside a regional capital, in a town or village with fewer than 25, 000 residents
- Has teaching vacancies in grades 5–11
- Demonstrates a commitment to developing a school environment that supports children and youth
- Has an operational bomb shelter
- Enrolls at least 100 students in middle and high school
Each school goes through several steps before joining the program:
- Completing an application
- Online interview with our team
- In-person school visit by our team
If the partnership looks promising, school representatives are invited to the Summer Institute to meet program participants in person.
Then we visit the community, sign a memorandum, and arrange employment for the participants.
The greatest demand in small communities is for STEM teachers — specialists in mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, as well as English language instructors.
We welcome both newcomers and experienced teachers alike.
What matters most during the selection process are qualities such as:
- Openness to change
- Willingness to collaborate within the program’s framework
- Proactivity
- A strong interest in tackling educational inequality
- Reflectiveness
- Readiness to grow and develop
The Teach For Ukraine Fellowship program isn’t just about education, children, and communities — it’s also about your personal growth.
Throughout the program, you’ll develop valuable skills such as:
- Effective communication
- A growth mindset
- Self-care practices
- Time management
- Lifelong learning
- Project management
- Educational leadership
- Pedagogical expertise
These skills are highly transferable and beneficial across many professions, especially those involving collaboration, leadership, and facilitation.
According to the Law on Education, individuals without a teaching degree can be invited to teach in schools.
Teach For Ukraine supports participants in developing strong pedagogical skills, regardless of their previous education or professional background.
You’ll go through a six-stage selection process, which includes a trial teaching experience with students.
A key component of your preparation is the Summer Institute, an intensive training program that includes approximately 200 hours of coursework, including hands-on classroom practice.
