You will provide daily math tutoring to your caseload of students assigned at the beginning of the service year. Saga’s model is embedded into the regular school day, and you will serve 2-4 students per class period
You will use student data to differentiate math instruction for your students and adapt lesson plans as needed
You are expected to maintain regular ongoing communication with parents/guardians via email, text, or phone, based on parent/guardian preference
You must be prepared to navigate varying technology, both hardware and software, and troubleshoot technical issues as they arise
You must have a proactive approach to work in order to complete deliverables on time and maintain a proper work-life balance
You must check and respond to emails daily and regularly consult with your Site Director
You will participate in weekly observation and feedback sessions with your Site Director for professional development and growth
AmeriCorps Members are expected to complete 1,700 service hours during their ten-month commitment
Service Activities
You will provide daily math tutoring to your caseload of students assigned at the beginning of the service year. Saga’s model is embedded into the regular school day, and you will serve 2-4 students per class period
You will use student data to differentiate math instruction for your students and adapt lesson plans as needed
You are expected to maintain regular ongoing communication with parents/guardians via email, text, or phone, based on parent/guardian preference
You must be prepared to navigate varying technology, both hardware and software, and troubleshoot technical issues as they arise
You must have a proactive approach to work in order to complete deliverables on time and maintain a proper work-life balance
You must check and respond to emails daily and regularly consult with your Site Director
You will participate in weekly observation and feedback sessions with your Site Director for professional development and growth
AmeriCorps Members are expected to complete 1,700 service hours during their ten-month commitment
Community Need Addressed
Saga Education is a national nonprofit aimed at confronting educational inequity by supporting historically marginalized schools and their students. Saga Education has dedicated itself to providing high-dosage, in-school math tutoring in partnership with public high schools. Since our founding in 2014, Saga Education and our AmeriCorps Member Math Fellows have served over 22,600 students across Chicago, New York City, Washington, D.C, Providence, RI, Charleston, SC, and Broward County, FL.
For more information about Saga Education’s mission, please visit us at www.sagaeducation.org.
Our Fellows are selected from a diverse group of college majors and backgrounds across the United States to serve our students as math tutors; each Fellow brings their unique skill set to assist students’ success. Now more than ever we need talented, caring, and capable people committed to supporting our students in their academic and social development. Through this service year opportunity, our Fellows develop leadership skills, participate in professional development workshops, engage in public speaking and much more. This is not only a positive learning experience for our students but for our Fellows as well!
Position Outcomes
Saga Education’s AmeriCorps Member Math Fellows manage a small cohort of approximately 24-36 high school students and promote academic success by focusing intently to provide individualized instruction and build strong relationships with students during their year of service. During a typical school day, Fellows will work remotely with up to four students at a time and facilitate lessons during six class periods per day. Fellows will implement Saga’s proprietary curriculum to foster academic success and help students reach their goals. In addition to offering academic support, Fellows will serve as advocates and mentors building strong, meaningful relationships with their students.
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Stipend
Competitive Service Stipend
Segal Education Award valued at $6,495
Bi-Weekly Pay
90% Employer Paid Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Medical, Dental & Vision
Opt-In Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Company Provided Technology
7 Days of Paid Time Off
Paid School Breaks & Holidays Off
Employee Assistance Program Access, with Mental & Physical Health Benefits
Consistent On-The-Spot Training
Professional & Leadership Development
Public Transit Pass
Optional loan deferment or forbearance
Discounts through Tickets-At-Work
Fellows are eligible to apply for SNAP benefits
Education Benefits
GED/High School Diploma
Tutoring for 9th grade math.
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment