Join AmeriCorps National Teaching Fellowship w/ Citizen Schools - (NY) New York City

APPLY HERE: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH06/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CITIZENSCHOOLS&cws=47&rid=906

Help students discover and achieve their dreams. Join the National Teaching Fellowship in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, or Texas.

All National Teaching Fellow positions begin in July 2015 with Summer Institute, an intensive training program during which you will learn the skills needed to successfully work in low income schools and deliver high quality instruction to students.

Applications for the position will be accepted beginning October 14, 2014.

Essential Duties and Service Member Functions:
During your two years as a National Teaching Fellow you will:

TEACH:

Deliver hands-on, engaging curriculum in Math and/or English Language Arts
Partner with first shift teachers and families to support student academic and personal growth
Inspire students to set and achieve ambitious goals, and hold students to consistently high expectations
Monitor and use student learning data to inform instructional/ program decisions
Prepare students for college by cementing college-to-career-connections
Motivate students to attain the knowledge, skills, and beliefs to achieve personal goals
Explicitly communicate the idea that hard work + opportunity = success
Ability to steward good classroom practice, including the creation of a safe learning environment

QUALIFICATIONS

It takes a special person to work in education reform and to meet the challenges of today's schools. Before applying, please consider the following qualifications, skills and experiences that we have found lead to success as a Teaching Fellow. No one candidate will meet every criteria, however it is a good exercise to review the list in advance of submitting your application to ensure you believe you have "what it takes" to support middle school students to help them discover and achieve their dreams.

Bachelor's Degree is required (if you are interested in serving and have not completed the degree requirement, then please look at our school support positions. Note: Citizen Schools employees who have served as a Teaching Associate (TA) for at least one year can apply, so long as they completed no less than 4 semesters of coursework; the equivalent of 60 college credit hours. TAs should intend to have a campus leader submitted as a reference.
Knowledge of and commitment to the Citizen Schools' mission to serve students in low income communities
Strong academic skills in Math and English
Ability to coach and mentor others
Ability to solicit and receive adjusting feedback
Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
Passion for changing the lives of middle schools students
Desire to work with students and families in low income communities
Ability to build relationships and influence students, colleagues, and community members
Outstanding communication skills
Strong detail orientation, time management, and organization skills
Demonstrated leadership ability
Demonstration of Citizen Schools' values: Pride, Joy, Respect, Courage, Teamwork, Perseverance, and Vision

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

National Teaching Fellows receive a stipend of $1900/month before tax. You will also be eligible to receive:

$5,645 Segal Education Award for each year of service successfully completed
Forbearance of qualified student loans during your two years of service
Access to high quality health, dental and vision insurance
Childcare benefits
A national support network of members and alumni
*For a more comprehensive view for each of the above benefits, please follow this link.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The admissions process is rigorous, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply early. You can learn more by visiting our website at www.citizenschools.org.


APPLY HERE: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH06/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CITIZENSCHOOLS&cws=47&rid=906

compensation: AmeriCorps Stipend plus benefits and $5,645 Segal Education Award

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