Overview of the Teaching Fellows Application Process

Estimated time of completion for written application: 1 Hour

Total estimated time of application period: 3 weeks

Please note: Different cities have different recruitment coordinators, if you have a question of who to speak to, please reach out to mitf@masaisrael.org.

Step 1: Main Application - Written Application:

Recommendation: Complete this application as soon as possible as you can only complete Step 2 (The Interview) once you submit your written app. Your space in your city of choice will only be secured with an acceptance to the program + payment of $300 deposit. 

Step 2: Video Interview: 

Once your written application has been accepted, you will complete a video interview for the city you are applying to. You must have your written application submitted in order to complete a video interview. You will schedule the interview via a link sent to you from the city recruiter.

PLEASE ONLY SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW FOR ONE CITY

Step 3: Supplemental documents:

Supplemental documents only required to be completed AFTER the interview. You will receive a link to upload all documents from your city’s recruiter:

1.      Background check (Each country has a different background check requirement, please check in with your recruitment coordinator for more information) - Must be Government or FBI background check, 3rd party checks will not be accepted

2.      Medical Form + Recommendation filled out by doctor/PCP

3.      Mental Health form from Mental Health professional(s) seen by the applicant (Each professional that works in relation to your mental health must fill out a form)

Step 4: Review and Processing Application

Once all of the above has been submitted properly to your city’s recruiter, it will be reviewed by the review committee + Ministry of Education in its entirety. You will receive an answer from your recruiter on your acceptance status.

All questions regarding the steps of the application can be answered by a city coordinator or you can email mitf@masaisrael.org.

B’hatzlicha - Good Luck! 

Masa Israel Teaching Fellows is an opportunity for individuals that hold either professional certificate's, associate's degrees, or degrees of higher education to teach English to Israeli children. To find out if you’re eligible to apply, please fill out the form below. 

Please note that even if you already completed these questions on our website, you are still required to fill out this form.

By submitting this application, I agree that I am applying to Masa Israel Teaching Fellows. I will submit all additional required documents. I understand that my application is not considered complete until the letter(s) from relevant mental health professionals are submitted to Masa. Should I be chosen to participate in any of the Masa Israel Teaching Fellow programs (MITF or Teach For a Semester) and should I accept my offer, I will submit a non-refundable deposit that will be applied to the program cost of $1400 for 10-months or $1000 for 6-months that will be applied to the cost of Masa Israel Teaching Fellows accordingly. If I am Masa alumni, I am aware that I am not eligible for the Masa grant, and will receive only the funding from the Ministry of Education. I understand that I am responsible for arranging my own transportation to and from Israel and understand that I am eligible for up to $1000 "program completion" grant after successful completion of the program. Should I terminate my participation in Masa Israel Teaching Fellows early, I understand that my travel costs will not be eligible for the program completion grant. I understand that the health insurance provided will not cover preconditions. I agree that interviews, calls, or discussions with me regarding the program will be recorded for quality purposes. I also agree that any quotes or pictures from my application may be used by the Masa Israel marketing team in promotional materials.