Is this a paid opportunity?

Yes, fellows receive a stipend to support living expenses during the Fellowship.

Where will I be placed?

Placements are in under-resourced public schools in Nangarhar, Parwan, and Laghman provinces. We try our best to match your Fellowship location to the preference you mention in the application form.

Is training provided?

Yes, before placement and continuously during the Fellowship. along with personalized coaching.

Do I need prior teaching experience?

No. TAO equips you with all the skills you need to be a good teacher and a great leader. Genuine commitment and passion are all that is needed at this stage!

What support will I receive?

Mentorship by TAO staff, especially your Fellow Coach Peer learning opportunities with your cohort Training sessions from experts Learning opportunities from TAO’s national and global network

Can I continue working after the Fellowship?

Yes. TAO supports alumni continuing in education, launching initiatives, or pursuing global opportunities.

Can I work part-time while being a Fellow?

No. This is a full-time role that is demanding, but deeply fulfilling.

Your classroom awaits your transformational leadership.

Our two-year fellowship places you as a full-time teacher at the heart of Afghanistan's most underserved classrooms, and launches you into a lifetime of leading change beyond them:

Launch impactful organizations as social entrepreneurs

Our Alumni extend their impact beyond classrooms, addressing learning gaps and building pathways for lasting educational progress.

Why Choose The Fellowship

Leadership
Skills

Teaching in underserved classrooms will sharpen and test you in ways no training program can replicate.

You will learn to manage complex challenges, navigate difficult communities, and lead under pressure — skills that stay with you for life.

Grounded
Understanding

You will see firsthand how inequity shapes the lives of Afghan children,and what it genuinely takes to change it.

That understanding becomes the foundation of everything you do during the fellowship and beyond it.

Lifelong Network

You will join a community of 550+ TAO alumni working across Afghanistan.

You will belong to a global movement of 125,000+ Teach For All Alumni who offer a community of learning and support, well beyond the Fellowship.

Career
Pathways

TAO alumni go on to become policymakers, entrepreneurs, school principals, educators and more. TAO actively supports Fellows in this process.

The fellowship prepares you with an array of skills for what comes next in your career.

The clarity that comes from doing work that truly matters is powerful. However, at TAO, purpose is never a solo experience. You will find it alongside alumni who walked the same path as you, your fellow cohort, and the communities you serve, all working collectively toward an Afghanistan where every child has the education they deserve.

Where Will You Teach?

You will serve as a full-time teacher in a public or community-based school.

Parwan

Nangarhar

Laghman

Khewa

Kama

Rodat

Chaparhar

Surkhrod

Behsud

Bagram

Jabal Saraj

Surkh-e-Parsa

Koh-e-Safi

Charikar

Sai Gard

Sayed Khail

Alingar Qarghaye Alishang

Fellows are currently placed in the
Nangarhar, Parwan, and Laghman provinces with more regions to follow.

You may teach children in Grades 1–9, focusing on subjects depending on your background and school needs.

Apply to The Fellowship

Online Application

Fill out and submit our online application form.

Initial Screening

Based on eligibility, motivation, and alignment with TAO’s vision, CVs are shortlisted.

Written Test

Personal Interview

Shortlisted applicants have to undergo a written test.

In-person interviews assess leadership potential and commitment to the Fellowship.

Demo Teaching

The shortlisted candidates give a demo classroom teaching session.

Final Selection

A cohort of Fellows are selected.

Hold Afghan citizenship at the time of application
Have a strong understanding of the context and culture of Afghanistan
Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree before applying for the fellowship
Have a score of 75% or above in the final university transcript
Be below 40 years of age
Be proficient in Pashto/Dari and English
Be passionate about education, leadership, and social impact
Commit to working in under-resourced communities for two years
Be open to working in operational districts in Parwan, Nangahar, and Laghman
Operational districts are mentioned in the application form

Application Cycles

TAO runs two fellowship cycles each year, aligned to the academic calendars of each province. Find your cycle below and apply before your deadline.

Nangarhar & Laghman

School year: September — June

Parwan

School year: March — December

Applications Open

Recruitment opens: July
Application deadline: August 1
Fellowship start: September

Recruitment opens: January
Application deadline: February 15
Fellowship start: March

Frequently Asked Questions

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