Location: Remote; Serving Options Schools in Chicago, IL

Employment Status/hours: Full-time; Monday – Friday (during traditional school hours)

Service Term: August 9, 2021 - June 2022

Who We Are

Saga Education is a national nonprofit, founded in 2014 and aimed to confront educational inequity to support historically under-served schools and their students. Saga Education has dedicated itself to providing high-dosage, in-school tutoring in partnership with public high schools. Since our founding, Saga Education and our tutoring fellows have served over 17,600 students across Chicago, New York City, Washington, D.C. and Broward County.

In the 2021-2022 school year, Saga Education is exploring partnerships with several new city districts including Providence, RI and Charleston, SC.

Saga Education is a proud member of AmeriCorps’ network of programs. For more information about Saga Education’s mission, please visit us at www.sagaeducation.org.

The Work and Why It Matters

Nationwide, students are experiencing a significant interruption in their formal education due to COVID-19 and resulting school closures. While educators and students alike have many unprecedented challenges to overcome this upcoming school year, educators report that their top concern is students falling behind in math. This concern is heightened for educators in high poverty districts who teach predominantly black or Latinx students.

Now more than ever we need talented, caring, and capable people committed to supporting our students in their academic and social development. Finding academic interventions that address inequities that historically underserved students face is one of our nation’s most urgent challenges.

Position Overview

Saga Education’s AmeriCorps Member - Remote Math Fellows manage a small cohort of approximately 15-18 high school students in the Options School Setting. Options Schools are non-traditional school settings for students who have been out of school and seeking to return or need to earn credits in an accelerated program. Math Fellows will be working with young adults between the age of 15-21 to 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, Math Fellows will work with 1-3 students at a time and facilitate lessons during 6 class periods per day. Math Fellows will implement Saga’s proprietary curriculum to foster academic success and help students reach their goals. In addition to offering academic support, Math Fellows also serve as student advocates and mentors and must build strong, meaningful relationships with their students.

Responsibilities

• 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 1-3 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, given 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 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

Competencies

• You have an interest in math education and a strong understanding of Algebra and Geometric skills and concepts
• You are passionate about youth development and addressing educational inequity in underserved communities
• You are committed to continuous learning and growth, have a strong feedback orientation, and actively seek professional development opportunities
• You possess the mindset, cultural proficiency, and skills to build effective, caring relationships with students in the online setting

Saga Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Thank you for applying to Saga Education.

• AmeriCorps members are required to be U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents
• You have a completed Associate's degree, or higher, in any discipline
• You are comfortable and proficient working remote
• You have intermediate computer skills
• You have strong time management skills
• You possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Prior experience coaching, tutoring, or mentoring students, preferred but not required

Please be aware that you 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 training

Saga Education offers a competitive service-program stipend, a comprehensive benefits package, as well as opt-in programs such as flexible spending account (FSA) and discounts through Tickets At Work. Company-provided technology is also offered by Saga Education. Remote Math Fellows are consistently paid semi-monthly, regardless of school breaks or non-attendance days, and receive 7 paid days off.

Saga Education is a national nonprofit aimed to confront education inequity by providing high-dosage math tutoring to ninth and tenth grade students. In partnering with public school districts, Saga Education provides mentorship and academic instruction during the school day.