POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: | Blueprint AmeriCorps Math Fellow (onsite) |
DEPARTMENT: | Blueprint AmeriCorps Math Fellow Program |
STATUS: | AmeriCorps Member |
LENGTH OF SERVICE: | One 1 Academic School Year (Length of service is dependent upon Fellow start/end date with the program. |
REPORTS TO: | Site Manager and/or Associate Site Manager |
SUPERVISES (DIRECT): | N/A |
REVISED: | March 2025 |
Blueprint AmeriCorps Eligible Compensation
Blueprint Schools Network Benefits and Perks
- At Blueprint Schools Network we prioritize the wellbeing of our team members. Were 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 premiums at the individual coverage level for our fulltime Blueprint AmeriCorps Fellows.
- Companyprovided technology
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (with mental physical and financial wellness benefits)
- Paid professional development: access to math content support oneonone coaching and feedback opportunities to support your growth and development
- Fulltime Fellows accrue paid sick and personal leave
- 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 twothirds of the cost
- A national support network of members and alumni
POSITION SUMMARY
Blueprint AmeriCorps Math Fellows are full or parttime tutors charged with providing students with highly personalized smallgroup instruction in mathematics during the regular school day. Working with 48 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 selfconfidence 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 datadriven 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 selfassessment visualization positive response to feedback perseverance and internalize goal setting as a tool for continuous selfimprovement.
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.
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 endofunit 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 towards academic goals. Modify instruction and lesson plans based on student assessment results.
- On a daily basis enter attendance and academic data in a data tracker.
- Instruct students using a variety of researchbased 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 students 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 1academic 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 SolutionsVirtual 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 onsite remote and offsite service related activities. Enter the time worked and corresponding AmeriCorps service hour categories in accordance to Blueprints guidelines leave policies and AmeriCorps compliance daily.
- Should any questions arise regarding timeentry 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 Site Manager/Associate Site Manager whenever you anticipate a delay or absence to allow adequate time to plan coverage and minimize impacts for student instruction.
- Perform other jobrelated 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 associates degree program; or previously enrolled in an associates degree program; or completed an associates degree or higher required.
- Language proficiency; English required Spanish preferred.
- 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.
- Ability to learn and utilize educational technology platforms for instructional purposes progress monitoring and data analysis.
- Experience working with adolescents (or related fields) preferred but not required.
- Experience tutoring or mentoring youth preferred but not required.
- A teamplayer attitude with a strong sense of accountability and strong communication skills (verbal and written).
- Demonstrate a 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 preemployment background screening process for Blueprint and partner schools/district before the start of training.
Blueprint Schools Network is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Junior IC