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Great Oaks AmeriCorps Fellowship

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New York, NY, USA
Full-time

*** This Fellowship has placements available at all four Great Oaks campuses (Newark, NJ; New York, NY; Bridgeport, CT; Wilmington, DE) as well as the Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys located in Baltimore, MD ***

The Great Oaks Fellowship is a diverse group of recent college graduates with a variety of backgrounds and interests. Some fellows are interested in education policy and wish to experience life on the ground in an urban school. Others plan to pursue a career in medicine, law or to enroll in another graduate program and wish to first give a year of service. For fellows who wish to become high-performing teachers, Great Oaks Fellowship offers multiple pathways to certification.

Areas of Responsibility: 

INSTRUCT FOR MASTERY – The GO Fellowship, with its intense focus on individualized instruction, changes education outcomes for students. Small group instruction delivered in the context of a supportive relationship between student and AmeriCorps Fellow will result in a significant increase in student math and ELA achievement. Members will deliver on average, over 200 hours of individualized instruction per student – high-quality lesson time that students in other schools do not receive.

MENTOR FOR LEADERSHIP – Fellows have a fundamental role in supporting students in their social and emotional growth. Fellows collaborate with teachers to coach their students to have a personal investment in their success and to build an understanding that they have control over their lives. Fellows help empower our students to evolve into leaders.

DEVELOP A COMMUNITY – Members will help develop Great Oaks schools into positive, holistic communities for students. AmeriCorps members will also develop as people and professionals.

Educational Background: 
Completed a Bachelor’s degree by August 1, 2020
Citizenship or legal Permanent Residency in the United States (AmeriCorps requirement)
Skills/Experience: 
  • A commitment to serving children in under-resourced, urban communities
  • An unshakeable belief that all students can succeed
  • A remarkable ability to stay organized and to adhere strictly to deadlines even in extremely busy time periods
  • A do-whatever-it takes attitude that coincides with an innate drive to get the details right in a flexible manner
  • A passion for service and a resilient, positive mindset
Compensation/Benefits: 

In exchange for serving as an AmeriCorps fellow, you will receive fully furnished housing with utilities and basic household items included, a living stipend, health insurance, a Segal Education Award after completing their service hours and the opportunity to be a part of a community where everyone is passionate about changing outcomes for urban students.

  • Modest living stipend ($14,279 for the academic year)
  • Segal Education Award (up to $6,195 per year of service, 2 full years max)
  • Professional development opportunities and pathways to teacher certification
  • Building strong bonds with students and families, positively impacting students' academic success
How to Apply: 

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Organization Info

GO Foundation

Overview
Headquarters: 
New York, NY, USA
Size: 
11-50 employees
Founded: 
2011
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Areas of Focus: 
Mission: 

The GO Foundation is a non-profit organization with the mission of providing students with access to quality education through high-dosage tutoring. We are committed to combating racism. The GO Foundation intentionally recruits a diverse group of AmeriCorps service members into the GO Fellowship who reflect the children we serve and foster inclusive learning environments for all students and staff.

Programs: 

GO AmeriCorps Fellowship

The GO Fellowship is a diverse group of recent college graduates with a variety of backgrounds and interests. Some fellows are interested in education policy and wish to experience life on the ground in an urban school. Others plan to pursue a career in medicine, law or to enroll in another graduate program and wish to first give a year of service. For fellows who wish to become high-performing teachers, GO Fellowship offers multiple pathways to certification.

Click below to see a Day in the Life of a Great Oaks Fellow:

Why Work For Us?: 

In exchange for serving as an AmeriCorps fellow, you will receive fully furnished housing with utilities and basic household items included, a living stipend, health insurance, a Segal Education Award after completing their service hours and the opportunity to be a part of a community where everyone is passionate about changing outcomes for urban students.

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Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jul 28 2020
Active Until: 
Aug 28 2020
Hiring Organization: 
Great Oaks Charter Schools
industry: 
Nonprofit