Israel Teaching Fellows with NEXT

OVERVIEW

Teach in Israel for 10 months and be amazed at what you learn along the way...

Focus

Teaching & Childhood Development

AGES

Ages 21-35

COST

$1,200 USD

You’ll receive a stipend of ~$500 USD or ~$900 USD per month
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LOCATIONS

Jerusalem, Haifa, Netanya, Mitzpe Ramon, Acco, or Be'er Sheva

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DURATION

10 Months

INCLUDED

Stipend, Housing, Flight Credit, Hebrew Training, Touring, Insurance, etc.

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UPCOMING START DATE

September 2023 – July 2024 (TBD)

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AVAILABILITY UPDATE

Registration for the 2023-24 season of Masa Israel Teaching Fellows is open! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and space is limited.

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THE FELLOWSHIP

Teach English and volunteer on this highly subsidized and rewarding program. You’ll spend ten memorable months developing new skills, connecting with Israeli society on a personal level, and bonding with our NEXT community of Fellows.

After an initial period of training, you’ll be placed in a community public school, typically with another Fellow. There, you’ll tutor small groups of students in English outside the classroom – teaching key concepts like vocabulary, grammar, and spelling (25 hours/week). Experienced teachers are eligible for additional responsibilities.

Beyond teaching, you’ll take part in community volunteer projects according to your background and interests. Organized social activities, touring adventures, and enrichment programming are offered periodically. Your nights, weekends, and holidays are free for you to explore Israel on your own.

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CHOOSE A COMMUNITY

Fellows choose a host community where they will teach and live like a local

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JERUSALEM

HAIFA

NETANYA

MITZPE RAMON

BE'ER SHEVA

ACCO

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PROGRAM TRACKS

The nature of your teaching experience will vary according to your track – Compare Tracks

CLASSIC FELLOWS

EXPERIENCED TEACHERS

A specialized track offered to state-certified teachers. Experienced teachers are placed one per school and work more independently in collaboration with an Israeli English teacher partner. The goal of this track is to integrate certified teachers from abroad into the Israeli education system. Experienced teachers are also eligible for a larger monthly stipend.

LOCATION
Jerusalem
Haifa
Netanya
Mitzpe Ramon
Be'er Sheva
Acco

STEM TRACK

A multi-disciplinary track that encourages excellence in English and science studies. This track is open to applicants with a STEM degree and a lot of motivation –a background in education is a plus, but not a must. STEM Track Fellows teach students between the ages of 10-12, dedicating 2/3 of thier time to STEM and 1/3 of their time to English. Our teaching methodology incorporates project-based learning (PBL), meaning students will apply their English to create projects on STEM-based topics.

LOCATION
Be'er Sheva

SPECIAL NEEDS

Our Special Needs Volunteering track (ALUT) is an opportunity to volunteer in a center dedicated to helping Israeli youth and adults with autism. MITF volunteers will lead social activities while providing crucial individual social, emotional, and life skills. Members from ALUT’s team will work with the fellows to pair them with small groups of participants and connect them to the ALUT community.

LOCATION
Be'er Sheva

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HOW IT WORKS

Including the Masa subsidy, the program technically costs $1,200 USD. But...

Fellows receive a minimum monthly cash stipend of 1,750 shekels (~$500 USD) or 3,000 shekels (~$900 USD) for experienced teachers. So, the "cost" functions more like a good-faith program deposit.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

Age 21-35
Identify as Jewish (culturally or religiously)
Graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree
Not have Israeli citizenship OR if you do, you must have left Israel before the age of 14 and have lived outside of Israel for at least four consecutive years
Have not spent four consecutive months or longer in Israel within the 24 month period prior to the start of your program after the age of 18

Received a Masa grant in the past? You are still eligible for Israel Teaching Fellows without the Masa subsidy.

A paid career development opportunity

Experience life in a real Israeli community

Elevate underserved Israeli students

Bond with a network of Teaching Fellows

No Hebrew or teaching skills? – No issue!

WHAT'S INCLUDED

In addition to the program stipend, Teaching Fellows includes so much that you will come to appreciate in Israel – all backed up by our local staff team

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT

Get reimbursed up to $1,200 USD for the cost of your flight from North America to Israel and back.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Apartments are furnished with fully equipped kitchens, AC, and wi-fi. Single rooms are included in Netanya and Mitzpe Ramon, and for an extra fee elsewhere.

LANGUAGE TRAINING

You’ll receive Hebrew language instruction to help you navigate Israeli society like a local.

PROGRAMMING & TOURS

Join up with other Fellows for programming outside the classroom, including seminars and tours that will take you to new destinations around Israel.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Get to know your fellow teachers with locally organized social activities and programming.

LOCAL TRANSPORT

Get around town with an unlimited local bus pass (does not cover transportation between cities).

SOME MEALS

Some meals are provided as a group, but most are covered by your program stipend for cooking at home or going out.

LOCAL MEDICAL INSURANCE

Covers treatment and medication for non pre-existing conditions.

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BONUS | Fellows on NEXT get priority privileges to staff a Birthright Israel trip with Israel Outdoors

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