bilingual Teaching Fellows Program
now accepting applications!
The Bilingual Teaching Fellows program is a Grow-Your-Own teaching pathway designed for paraeducators, who are proficient in one of our target languages (Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali), to earn a bachelor’s in education and teaching certification. Fellows work in elementary school settings while taking courses with Western WA University (WWU) in the evening. This program is two years long and prepares students to work as dual language teachers in elementary schools.
Eligibility
Current employees and new applicants are encouraged to apply. In order to be eligible, you must:
- Demonstrate a high level of language skills in English and Spanish, Vietnamese or Somali
- Possess or close to completing a transferable associate's degree
- WEST-B scores (We can help you complete this assessment!)
Timeline
We are currently recruiting for the next cohort to start June 2025! You can submit your application for the program here on the Jobs page.
Cost
Financial aid advising and resources will be available to students through the university.
A Deeper Look
Contact
Shirley Siloi
Retention & Recruitment Program Manager
206-928-1356
Adina Thea
Elementary Language Learning Director
Phone
206-631-3035
Email
gyo@highlineschools.org