CT, United States of America
Position Summary
As a GO AmeriCorps Fellow, you will play an integral role in the school community by providing small groups of students individualized instruction, mentorship, and enrichment opportunities each day in a full-time AmeriCorps service position. You will serve groups of elementary, middle or high school students Monday-Friday and some weekends- an average service day lasting 9 hours.
You will gain professional and personal experience and acquire transferable skills during the GO Fellowship. You could potentially serve in any one of our partner schools from Washington D.C. to Connecticut- all of which share our mission and values. The ideal candidate for the GO AmeriCorps Fellowship is a college graduate who is team-oriented, passionate about service and who believes that all young people deserve a high-quality education.
AmeriCorps Benefits
You will earn:
AmeriCorps Living Allowance
The AmeriCorps Living Allowance and the number of pay cycles may vary depending on your assigned start date and location. As a baseline, the standard AmeriCorps Living Allowance is set at $19,400 for Fellows who have successfully completed the onboarding process and commenced accruing service hours for all pay cycles (from early August to late June of the following year). The estimated pre-tax living allowance typically falls within the range of $600 to $800 in biweekly payments. Please note that the precise living allowance total and bi-weekly payment details will be clearly outlined in your offer letter and/or during your onboarding.
Key Responsibilities
Develop a Community- Fellows contribute to the development of the school and surrounding communities. As a Fellow, you will:
Mentor for Leadership- Fellows provide fundamental support to students’ social emotional growth. Fellows help empower students to evolve into leaders. As a Fellow, you will:
Instruct for Mastery- Fellows deliver individualized small-group instruction to students in the context of a supportive relationship, resulting in a significant increase in math and ELA achievement. As a Fellow, you will:
Qualifications
You are qualified to apply if you meet the following requirements:
Competencies
As a successful candidate, you possess the following qualifications:
GO AmeriCorps Fellow Teacher Residency
The Teacher Residency is a pathway to teaching created for GO AmeriCorps Fellows. Each year, 10% of Fellows are selected to participate in an embedded Masters of Art in Teaching program. As a Teacher Resident, you can enroll in one of our partner graduate programs, working alongside a Mentor Teacher while gradually taking on teaching responsibility. If you are interested in learning more, visit our website.
General Information
At the beginning of the application process, you will be able to select your preferences for start date (August, September, October or January) and location (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York or D.C.).
Application Process:
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COVID-19 VACCINE
In alignment with evolving public health guidance and industry norms, the GO Foundation does not mandate proof of vaccination for staff members and GO Fellows. However, it's important to be aware that certain partner schools may have their own vaccination requirements.