Covenant School of Bridgeport Hiring for AmeriCorps Teaching Fellow Job at Bridgeport, CT Full Time

Who We Are… Covenant School of Bridgeport is a new tuition-free middle school serving underprivileged boys in Bridgeport. The all-boys’ school is part of a 70 school NativityMiguel network which has a track record of success in inner city areas across the states. Covenant School will open in August 2022 with 15 boys in the fifth grade (in a 5th to 8th grade school model). We will remain intentionally small with 15 students per grade. Covenant School allows boys to:

• excel academically,
• develop a sense of personal responsibility and character, and
• be the agents of transformation in their families, community and society.

The Fellows Program… Individuals who are interested in social justice and have a passion for working with adolescents, are hired as resident interns and receive training and support through our Teacher Fellows Program. Fellows play an integral part in the life of our school, work as full-time teachers and coaches, and receive teacher training and support.

Benefits….

• Monthly allowance (approximately $1,372/month through the AmeriCorps program)
• Community living in Bridgeport
• Medical insurance
• Educational loans forbearance (during period of service)
• AmeriCorps education grant (approx. $6,395 annually) for continuing education or education loans
• Master’s programs available after serving in the AmeriCorps program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1,372.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bridgeport, CT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work Location: One location