Academy Prep Center of Lakeland Hiring for AmeriCorps Teaching Fellow at Lakeland, FL Full Time

Are you:

• Graduating in Spring of 2022, or recently graduated?
• Looking to make a difference?
• Someone who loves working with kids?
• Needing to gain experience as a teacher but don’t have a degree or certification?

AmeriCorps Fellows serve a vital role at Academy Prep! From assisting in the classroom, developing and teaching their own classes, mentoring and tutoring one on one, serving meals, to chaperoning field trips, AmeriCorps members have the unique opportunity to grow and learn in a fun and fast-paced environment! Academy Prep serves middle school students qualifying for need-based scholarships. Students are in school 10-11 hours a day, and have the opportunity to take all kinds of classes in addition to their core academic classes.

We are seeking two AmeriCorps Teaching Fellows who want to challenge themselves while serving the children of the community by working one on one and in groups with students as they learn a variety of academic subjects.

In exchange for their service, AmeriCorps Fellows receive:

• Free housing in fully furnished apartments (includes all utilities!)
• A monthly stipend of $1275
• Full health insurance at no cost to you
• An educational award of $6,495 after first year of service, which can be used towards student loans or future educational expenses
• Unique opportunities to connect with community leaders

Past AmeriCorps teaching specialists who participated at Academy Prep are now at Harvard Graduate School of Education, the George Washington University, attorneys, teachers (both stateside and abroad), assistant principals, Peace Corps members, and so much more!

What door will being an Academy Prep AmeriCorps open for you?

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1,275.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Are you able and willing to live on campus with fellow AmeriCorps members during the year of service?

Education:

Work Location: One location