WHO WE ARE
Saga 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 www.sagaeducation.org
OUR FELLOWS
Our 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.
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 small groups of 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, based on 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 a 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
MISSION ALIGNMENT - You acknowledge social injustice in education and have a desire to grow
BEING RESILIENT - You rebound from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult decisions
NIMBLE LEARNING - You use both successes and failures to actively learn new lessons
DEMONSTRATES SELF-AWARENESS - You use feedback and reflection to gain productive insight
COLLABORATES - You build partnerships and work collaboratively to meet shared objectives
VALUES DIFFERENCES - You recognize the value of different perspectives and cultures
STAKEHOLDER FOCUS - You build and value strong stakeholder relationships
QUALIFICATIONS
You are a U.S. citizen; AmeriCorps members are required to be U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent resident
You are age 18 or over with a high school diploma or GED
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
FELLOW BENEFITS
Competitive Service Stipend
Segal Education Award valued at $4,546.50
Bi-Weekly Pay
90% Employer Paid Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Medical, Dental & Vision
Opt-In Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Company Provided Technology
7 Days of Paid Time Off
Paid School Breaks & Holidays Off
Employee Assistance Program Access, with Mental & Physical Health Benefits
Consistent On-The-Spot Training
Professional & Leadership Development
Public Transit Pass
Optional loan deferment or forbearance
Discounts through ADP's LifeMart
Fellows are eligible to apply for SNAP benefits
Saga 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!
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.