POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title:  Blueprint AmeriCorps Math Fellow (AmeriCorps Member)
Department: Blueprint Math Fellows Program
Employment Status/hours: In-Person; Full-time; Monday - Friday (traditional school day hours)
Length of Service: Academic school year plus initial training. Start*: Late July/Early August  End*: Late May/Early June.  *Start and end dates vary slightly depending on school calendars
Reports to:  Site Manager/Associate Site Manager
 

Introduction

Are you looking for a role where you have a positive impact?  By choosing to serve as a Blueprint AmeriCorps Math Fellow, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact in the community by developing positive relationships with students and supporting their growth.    With your passion for learning and commitment to helping others, you can make a real difference in the lives of students in your community by providing in-person tutoring and mentoring.  We are looking for someone passionate about helping students succeed in math education.  Join us and support Blueprint’s commitment to equity in education and improving life outcomes for students!

Blueprint AmeriCorps Eligible Compensation

• Living Stipend $33,000* (*prorated based on start date) for 1 academic school year plus initial training (approximately 10 months for a full academic school year) 
• Segal Education Award valued at $7,395.00**  to use on future educational expenses or to pay back qualified student loans after you successfully complete your term of service. The value is dependent on length of service. Members 55+ are eligible to transfer their Education Award to a family member. **prorated based on start date
• Forbearance for federally backed student loans; after you successfully complete your term of service, you are eligible to have the interest incurred during service paid in full
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP Benefits)
• Childcare Benefits for Full-time AmeriCorps Members who meet the outline eligibility requirements

Blueprint Schools Network Benefits and Perks

• At Blueprint Schools Network, we prioritize the well-being of our team members. We're pleased to provide a comprehensive benefits package, including options for medical, dental, and vision coverage. As part of this package, Blueprint provides 100% of the medical benefit premium for our full-time Blueprint AmeriCorps Fellows.
• Company-provided technology
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (with mental, physical, and financial wellness benefits)
• Paid professional development: access to math content support, one-on-one coaching, and feedback opportunities to support your growth and development
• Full-time Fellows accrue paid sick and personal leave 
• Opportunity to make individual contributions to a 401K after 12 months of service and a minimum of 1,000 hours worked; must be 21 years or older to participate
• Blueprint has established a partnership with Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development that will allow Blueprint Fellows the opportunity to obtain a Masters of Education (Ed.M.) in Curriculum & Teaching at two-thirds of the cost
• A national support network of members and alumni

POSITION SUMMARY

Blueprint AmeriCorps Math Fellows are full or part-time tutors charged with providing students with highly personalized small-group instruction in mathematics during the regular school day. Working with 4-8 students at a time in a small group setting, our Fellows deliver individualized lessons collaborating closely with teachers to accelerate students’ academic achievement. Beyond academics, Blueprint AmeriCorps Math Fellows strive to cultivate strong relationships with students fostering their self-confidence and commitment to education. Joining the Blueprint AmeriCorps Math Fellows program is an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful impact in the lives of students. 

While teachers manage classrooms of 25 to 30 students, Blueprint AmeriCorps Math Fellows conduct lessons tailored to small groups of students using a provided curriculum and foster student collaboration to enhance the learning experience.  This allows for the individualization of supportive and supplemental instruction, encouraging students to interact, share ideas, and articulate their thoughts in a safe space.  Providing individualized lessons that align with students’ needs, interests, and passions, Fellows deliver data-driven instruction that significantly impacts student achievement and inspires a lifelong love of learning.  By using math as the vehicle, Fellows foster critical thinkers, confident communicators, and engaged citizens who embrace questioning, reflection, self-assessment, visualization, positive response to feedback, perseverance, and internalize goal setting as a tool for continuous self-improvement.

Blueprint AmeriCorps Math Fellows receive curriculum materials, training, ongoing coaching, mentoring, and professional development as well as written evaluation of feedback from their assigned Site Manager, Associate Site Manager, and/or Lead Fellow.  Blueprint AmeriCorps Math Fellows are charged with focusing on the individual needs of their students, helping to accelerate student achievement and close any opportunity gaps that may exist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Fellow responsibilities include: Planning, Instruction, Communication & Feedback, and Compliance. Examples of duties within these categories include:

Planning

• Implement daily and weekly lesson plans using a predetermined curriculum.
• Support the preparation of instructional activities to support students in mastering specific academic skills, subject matter content, and end-of-unit assessments.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, Site Managers, Associate Site Managers, and/or Lead Fellows to ensure tutorial lessons are aligned with classroom instruction. 

Instruction

• Deliver planned, structured lessons designed to encourage student discussion and conceptual understanding.
• Demonstrate versatility in their instructional approach, delivering lessons either through our Core model or collaborating with classroom teachers to provide targeted support within regular math classrooms.
• Participate in collaborative lesson planning with Site Manager, Associate Site Manager, Lead Fellows, and other Math Fellows.
• Provide coverage for other Math Fellows in the event of absences, ensuring continuity of instruction and support for students.
• Assist students in setting and reaching academic goals.
• Build strong relationships with students.
• Observe, monitor, and assess students’ performance on a regular basis and record data to track student progress toward academic goals. Modify instruction and lesson plans based on student assessment results.
• On a daily basis enter attendance and academic data in data tracker.
• Instruct students using a variety of research-based instructional strategies designed to support students’ individual needs.

Communication & Feedback

• Meet with Site Manager, Associate Site Manager, Program Associate and/or Lead Fellow (if applicable based on school location) regularly to receive coaching and both informal and formal evaluation and feedback.
• Reach out to students’ families on a regular basis to update them on their student’s academic progress as directed by Site Manager or Associate Site Manager.
• Actively participate in professional development activities.
• Proactively check and respond to email or other communications within your school day schedule.

Time Entry Requirements

• Complete 1700 hours of service as an AmeriCorps Member (prorated based on start date) during your 1-academic school year term and participate in AmeriCorps professional development opportunities. (Tutoring time is counted towards this service hour requirement.)
• Enter service hours based on AmeriCorps by established deadlines; contact the AmeriCorps Program Coordinator, assigned Site Manager and/or Associate Site Manager for questions regarding entering service hours.
• Utilizing the ADP Mobile Solutions-Virtual Timekeeping App (or kiosk station) and the ADP Workforce Now website, you are required to clock in and out upon arrival/departure at your scheduled time for all on-site, remote, and off-site service related activities. Enter the time worked and corresponding AmeriCorps service hour categories in accordance to Blueprint’s guidelines, leave policies, and AmeriCorps compliance daily. 
• Should any questions arise regarding time-entry for AmeriCorps or leave for payroll, promptly reach out to the assigned Site Manager or Human Capital team for assistance.

Compliance

• Read organizational policies provided by Blueprint Schools Network and comply with policies outlined in the Handbook; contact the Human Capital team or assigned Site Manager and/or Associate Site Manager if any policy questions arise.
• Arrive on time for all scheduled work, training sessions, and meetings. Consistent and punctual attendance is essential in the Blueprint AmeriCorps Math Fellow role as it directly influences the quality of instruction and the development of strong relationships with students, crucial for their academic success.
• Attend Blueprint and school/district required training.
• Be familiar with and follow school/district behavior rules and policies as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information as required by law and district policies
• Review any requests for leave in advance with Stie Manager and submit through ADP system.
• Communicate on a consistent basis with SM/ASM whenever you anticipate a delay or absence to allow adequate time to plan coverage and minimize impacts for student instruction.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL REQUIRED (Minimum education and experience needed to perform the job adequately)

• U.S. citizen; AmeriCorps members are required to be U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents  (AmeriCorps requirement).
• Age 18 or over (AmeriCorps requirement).

• Have previously completed no more than three terms of service through AmeriCorps state and national programs (AmeriCorps requirement)

• Currently enrolled in an associate’s degree program; or previously enrolled in an associate’s degree program;  or completed an associates degree or higher required. 
• Proficiency in foundational math concepts to effectively support grade levels served and guide students in understanding and mastering mathematical principles.
• Access to reliable transportation or public transportation.
• Ability to learn and use Google Suite applications for email correspondence, data entry and analysis on spreadsheets, managing calendars, and executing various administrative tasks.
• Experience working with adolescents (or related field) is preferred but not required.
• Experience tutoring or mentoring youth preferred but not required.
• A team-player attitude with a strong sense of accountability and strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and affirming the belief that all students can succeed
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to be agile, resilient, flexible, and adapt to a certain amount of unpredictability and change.
• Openness and ability to receive feedback in support of ongoing growth. 
• The ability and willingness to go above and beyond to support student achievement.

Blueprint AmeriCorps Math Fellows are required to complete and successfully clear the pre-employment background screening process for Blueprint and partner schools/districts before the start of training.

Blueprint Schools Network is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and fostering inclusivity. We celebrate our diverse workforce and actively seek candidates from varied backgrounds. We welcome veterans, and individuals of all races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic statuses. Our commitment extends to maintaining a discrimination-free workplace, ensuring fair treatment in hiring, compensation, and beyond. We actively combat biases and prioritize creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard. Your confidentiality is upheld according to EEO guidelines. Join us in our mission to transform education and empower every student.