Description
Summer Teaching fellows teach classes of eight to ten students in English, math, social studies, or science. Working with Instructional Coaches and peers, Teaching Fellows create and implement lesson plans based on the curriculum. They also serve on committees, lead study skills lessons, and design Explorations (electives) classes for their students.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
• Be 17 years or older (by start of program—June 2, 2024)
• Be enrolled and in good standing at a high school or four-year college or university
• Be a U.S. citizen, or U.S. national or lawful permanent resident of the United States
• Have a commitment to community service and the ability to provide service for the complete program
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks and responsibilities
• Flexibility and openness to changing roles
• Ability to work on a team and be an active team member
• Responds well to constructive criticism and input on how to improve performance
• Effective tutoring and mentoring skills
• Willingness to learn and to attend all AmeriCorps trainings
• Commitment to working with youth and to community service
• Ability to manage several concurrent issues and solve problems effectively
• Ability to complete paperwork and meet deadlines
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
Summer Teaching fellows teach classes of eight to ten students in English, math, social studies, or science. Working with Instructional Coaches and peers, Teaching Fellows create and implement lesson plans based on the curriculum. They also serve on committees, lead study skills lessons, and design Explorations (electives) classes for their students.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
• Be 17 years or older (by start of program—June 2, 2024)
• Be enrolled and in good standing at a high school or four-year college or university
• Be a U.S. citizen, or U.S. national or lawful permanent resident of the United States
• Have a commitment to community service and the ability to provide service for the complete program
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks and responsibilities
• Flexibility and openness to changing roles
• Ability to work on a team and be an active team member
• Responds well to constructive criticism and input on how to improve performance
• Effective tutoring and mentoring skills
• Willingness to learn and to attend all AmeriCorps trainings
• Commitment to working with youth and to community service
• Ability to manage several concurrent issues and solve problems effectively
• Ability to complete paperwork and meet deadlines
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
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Living Allowance
$4250
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$4250 monthly
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Housing, Training
Additional Benefits
Discounted on-campus housing available
AmeriCorps Education Award - $1,827
Education Requirements
Less than High School Completed
Desired Languages
English, Spanish
Other Conditions
Subject to criminal background check