Special Education Teaching Assistant
About The Position
Vista College Prep is recruiting AmeriCorps Academic Fellows to provide academic tutoring and additional interventions at its five Phoenix campuses. The program aims to help Vista students exceed the state average on the AASA in reading and math. Fellows work within Vista’s mission and guiding principles: achieving excellence, making learning joyful, creating a caring community, and modeling transparency. Vista serves more than 1,700 students; nearly 90% qualify for Free and Reduced Price Lunch, and more than 95% are people of color. Service-hour contracts range from 100 to 1,700 hours, to be completed between August 3, 2026, and July 30, 2027. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or as agreed with the school site. Occasional school and service events may also be assigned. Pay is commensurate with hours. The posting describes the position as an AmeriCorps service opportunity and does not disclose a salary range.
Requirements
- Demonstrated investment in Vista’s mission, educational model, and belief in all students’ potential to achieve.
- Understanding of and enthusiasm for teaching academic content.
- Communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Agreement to complete Vista College Prep Academic Fellow training after acceptance into the program.
- High school diploma or GED, or at minimum proof of working toward a high school diploma or GED.
- Documentation establishing AmeriCorps eligibility under 45 CFR §2540.200–206 and member eligibility under 45 CFR §2522.200(a).
- Completion of a National Service Criminal History Check as outlined in 45 CFR §2540.200–206.
- Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Responsibilities
- Tutor assigned small groups of students in academic content, primarily reading and math.
- Run or support academic and behavioral interventions that advance student achievement and campus culture goals.
- Support academic and operational needs to increase teacher capacity and improve teacher retention.
- Participate in experiences designed to support AmeriCorps as a teacher pipeline for Vista, under an administrator’s supervision.
- Support systems serving English Learners.
- Help execute daily school-wide systems, including arrival, recess, lunch, and dismissal.
- Help prepare and execute school-wide events, including conferences, Fall Festival, Family Fun Day, and Orientation, as well as other assigned events.
- Complete assigned occasional national, state, or local service projects or events and school events, including family conferences and campus family events.
Benefits
- Cost-of-living stipend paid in equal semi-monthly installments.
- Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, with no monthly premiums.
- Eligibility for the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of the service term.
- Eligibility for AmeriCorps alumni benefits.
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Childcare coverage for qualified members.
- Student loan forbearance and interest payments for qualified members.
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact on Vista’s students and community as part of a dedicated service team.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
