High School Teaching Fellow - AmeriCorps

SailFuture•St. Petersburg, FL

About The Position

SailFuture is a private nonprofit high school serving students who have faced major life challenges. The High School Teaching Fellow teaches real-world, project-based lessons, advises a group of 10 to 15 students, and builds relationships with students and their families. The fellow is the primary parent contact for their students and reports to the Head of School. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some evenings and weekends for recruitment and community events. This is an AmeriCorps service position; service hours, supervision, and program rules are covered at orientation. Compensation and support include a $3,333 monthly living allowance, furnished room and utilities valued at $12,000, a health insurance plan valued at $6,910 per year, and a $7,395 education award after completing the year of service. Perks include a phone and cell service, sailboat and kayak access, and memberships at Clearwater Community Sailing Center and YMCA.

Requirements

2 to 5 years of professional experience.
Experience leading teams.
Background in teaching, training, or education.
A track record working with at-risk youth.
A “whatever it takes” mentality and comfort in a start-up environment.
AmeriCorps eligibility: U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident; at least 17 years old; high school diploma or equivalent; and within AmeriCorps term limits.

Responsibilities

Build course materials around clear learning objectives.
Run real-world, project-based lessons that keep students engaged.
Lead an advisory group of 10 to 15 students.
Send daily behavior and assignment feedback for each student.
Build real relationships with students and their families.
Plan student and family engagement activities.
Serve as the primary parent contact for assigned students.
Participate in recruitment and community events, including some evenings and weekends.