Envisioneers AmeriCorps: National Teaching Fellowship (Class of ‘27)
Position Start Date: August 17th, 2026 to July 15th, 2027
Envisioneers is excited to partner with California Volunteers AmeriCorps program to deliver our Career Connected Learning Curriculum for the 2026-20257school year.
As an AmeriCorps National Teaching Fellow with Envisioneers, you’ll change the lives of middle school students. You’ll serve as a member of a diverse team of caring adults dedicated to transforming the school day for middle school students in low-income communities. We do this by offering hands-on, career centered, curriuclum along side an expert volunteer professional from local community corporations.
As a AmeriCorps National Teaching Fellow, you will be performing an extraordinary act of citizenship, helping the nation to address one of its greatest challenges, educating our youth in ways that promote self-belief, college readiness, and the skills needed to achieve their dreams. It is an opportunity that leads to a better future for students, yet it also holds rich benefits for those willing to dedicate a year or two of their life to national service through AmeriCorps. That’s why we call the opportunity: Teach, Serve, Grow.
We have partner schools in Northern California: San Jose and Milpitas
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & SERVICE MEMBER FUNCTIONS
As an Envisioneers' AmeriCorps National Teaching Fellow you will:
SERVE: The ability to connect with students day-to-day and help them through the difficult years of middle school is a profound opportunity for many individuals who join the Fellowship. Fellows are eager to impact the academics of students directly, but also have the opportunity to influence student growth through the lens of a mentor and coach.
- Act as a liaison and advocate for students in the school community
- Communicate regularly with families to discuss student progress and program updates
- Partner with volunteers from businesses, nonprofits, universities, and other local organizations, to create relevant, real-world learning experiences for students
- Identify assets that already exist in the communities we serve, and support with making direct connections to our students and families
- Create and reinforce a culture of achievement
- Build lasting relationships with students, families, and volunteers that increase the school’s impact in the community
- Create opportunities for students that strengthen the connection between academic success, college, and career
TEACH: Driving academic outcomes is a core component of our mission. On many campuses, our Fellows push in or pull out small groups of students to aid instruction that is occurring during the first shift. Teaching Fellows have an important role to play in the extension of learned content or “reteaching”/ reinforcing what was previously delivered by a member of the first shift.
- Deliver hands-on, engaging lessons in Math and/or English Language Arts and provide structured homework/project support
- Partner with first shift teachers and families to support student academic and personal growth
- Inspire students to set and achieve ambitious goals, and hold students to consistently high expectations
- Monitor and use student learning data to inform instructional/ program decisions
- Prepare students for college by cementing college-to-career-connections
- Motivate students to attain the knowledge, skills, and beliefs to achieve personal goals
- Explicitly communicate the idea that hard work + opportunity = success
- Steward good classroom practice, including the creation of a safe learning environment
GROW: Training and support are critical components of the Teaching Fellowship experience and contribute greatly to our Teaching Fellows’ overall successes, both in their direct service, and their personal/professional development. We are committed to providing ongoing coaching opportunities throughout your years of service that will lead to student impact, as well as career advancement.
- Be challenged by diverse professional experiences at school, in the regional office, and with partner organizations
- Impact program results through direct responsibility for school/ region-wide projects
- Plan, execute, and participate in a variety of school and regional events
- Network with senior professionals in diverse disciplines including: technology, law, finance, and higher education
- Collect, analyze, and use data to inform decision-making
- Operate in an entrepreneurial environment with access to campus and regional leadership
- Give and receive feedback, strengthening personal and professional skills
- Grow cultural competencies through the opportunity to work as part of a diverse professional and school community
- Receive career pathway development training and opportunities in your year/s of service, such as enrolling with our Partner, Reach University, for completion of college or a teacher credential, resume coaching, job identification that aligns with your interests, as well as interviewing coaching techniques
Service for Teaching Fellows will begin with summer training in August, an intensive learning program designed to provide you with the skills needed to successfully serve students
DECIDING TO SERVE
It takes a special person to work in education reform and to meet the challenges of today’s schools. Before applying, please consider the following qualifications, skills, and experiences that we have found lead to success as a Teaching Fellow. No one candidate will meet every criteria; however, it is a good exercise to review the list
- Knowledge of and commitment to Envisioneers mission to serve students in low-income communities
- Experience and passion working or volunteering with students
- Good academic skills in Math and English
- Ability to coach and mentor others
- Ability to solicit and receive adjusting feedback
- Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with colleagues from diverse background
- Outstanding communication skills, strong detail orientation, time management, and organization skills
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Demonstration of Envisioneers values: Confidence, Curiosity, Diversity, Joy, Perseverance, Service, and Teamwork
Educational requirements Preferred:
- 48 credit hours or equivalent at an accredited post-secondary institution (community college, college, or university) OR passing score on the instructional aide exam.
If you are interested in serving and do not meet the education requirement, but have 4-5 years serving middle school students, you will have to pass an Instructional Aide exam.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
National Teaching Fellows receive an annual living stipend paid out in bi-weekly installments . Please note that the living wage is subject to tax.
In addition to this stipend, Teaching Fellows are eligible to receive these benefits while they are serving or upon successful completion of their agreed upon total hours of service each year.
- Segal Education Award range from $7395* - $1552.95 on completion of hours and this can be used towards education (there are hundreds of schools that match the Education Award, $6,000+)
- Forbearance of Student loans for qualified loans during your two years of service
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance is offered free of charge for the duration of your service
- Childcare benefits to assist with the costs of childcare during your years of service
- National Network of AmeriCorps Members and alumni who are available to support you during your years of service and afterward
- Ongoing Professional Development and other learning opportunities throughout year service commitment
* in California there is an extra ward for full time Service Members bringing the Segal award to $10,000
PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Serving as an AmeriCorps National Teaching Fellow with Envisioneers requires members to be able to meet essential requirements in the following categories:
- Physical Requirements: Frequent movement and physical abilities to perform writing, communication and visual responsibilities are key in this service role.
- Health and Safety: Ability to maintain safety and respond to safety situations that commonly occur at schools.
- Environmental Conditions: Placement in urban school settings comes with exposure to many factors.
- Technology/Equipment Use: There are baseline technology requirements in this position that require the ability to use and leverage a computer and other technology aids in schools.
To learn more about specifics within these areas, please click here or contact a member of the Talent Team for more information.
KEEPING SCHOOLS SAFE
Qualified candidates are required to successfully complete local and AmeriCorps-directed criminal history and sexual offender checks. You can learn more about AmeriCorps required checks by visitng their website. Please note allowable offenses are dictated by the local municipality and can change at the discretion of local districts.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Envisioneers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability or veteran status. Envisioneers is compliant with the American with Disabilities Act and we are committed to making special accommodations for your interview or work as a member of our team.
If specific accommodations are needed during your interview, and/or you have longer-term accommodation needs in order to fulfill the essential functions of this service opportunity, please contact a member of the Envisoneers talent team and we will work to accommodate your needs.
Pay: $17,000.00 - $30,070.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
