AmeriCorps Member Math Fellow
Company: Saga Education
Location: Providence
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Employment Status/hours:-- -Full-time; In-person; Monday -
Friday (during traditional school hours)Service Term: August 17,
2022 - June 2023-- - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- -
-- - -- - Subject to change per district approval of school
calendars in Spring 2022Compensation:Living Stipend $22,000Segal
Education Award valued at $6,49590% Employer Paid Comprehensive
Benefits Package, including Medical, Dental & VisionWho We AreSaga
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-- -.Our
FellowsOur 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 Overview-- -Saga
Education's AmeriCorps Member - Math Fellows manage a small
caseload of 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 with students and
facilitate lessons during approximately 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.ResponsibilitiesYou 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 small groups of students per class periodYou will use
student data to differentiate math instruction for your students
and adapt lesson plans as neededYou are expected to maintain
regular ongoing communication with parents/guardians via email,
text, or phone, based on parent/guardian preferenceYou must be
prepared to navigate varying technology, both hardware and
software, and troubleshoot technical issues as they ariseYou must
have a-- -proactive approach to work-- -in order to complete
deliverables on time and maintain a proper work-life balanceYou
must check and respond to emails daily and regularly consult with
your Site DirectorYou will participate in weekly observation and
feedback sessions with your Site Director for professional
development and growthAmeriCorps Members are expected to complete
1,700 service hours during their ten-month commitment--
-CompetenciesMission Alignment-- ---- -You acknowledge social
injustice in education and have a desire to growBeing Resilient--
---- -You rebound from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult
decisionsNimble Learning-- -- You use both successes and failures
to actively learn new lessonsDemonstrates Self-Awareness-- ----
-You use feedback and reflection to gain productive
insightCollaborates-- ---- -You build partnerships and work
collaboratively to meet shared objectivesValues Differences-- --
You recognize the value of different perspectives and
culturesStakeholder Focus-- -- You build and value strong
stakeholder relationshipsQualifications-- -You are a U.S. citizen;
AmeriCorps members are required to be U.S. citizens, nationals, or
lawful permanent residentYou have a completed Associate's degree or
higher, in any disciplineYou must clear a National Service Criminal
History Check and all other security and health requirements set
forth by Saga Education and the school district in which you
serve-- -before-- -the start of trainingFellow Benefits--
-Competitive Service StipendSegal Education Award valued at
$6,495Bi-Weekly Pay90% Employer Paid Comprehensive Benefits
Package, including Medical, Dental & VisionOpt-In Flexible Spending
Account (FSA)Company Provided Technology7 Days of Paid Time OffPaid
School Breaks & Holidays OffEmployee Assistance Program Access,
with Mental & Physical Health BenefitsConsistent On-The-Spot
TrainingProfessional & Leadership DevelopmentPublic Transit
PassOptional loan deferment or forbearanceDiscounts through
Tickets-At-WorkFellows are eligible to apply for SNAP benefitsSaga
Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees
and applicants.-- -People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly
encouraged to apply.Thank you in advance for applying to Saga
Education!
Keywords: Saga Education, Providence , AmeriCorps Member Math Fellow, Other , Providence, Rhode Island
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