AmeriCorps Teaching Assistant, Covenant School of Bridgeport

This is an AmeriCorps Service position with Notre Dame Mission Volunteers. Members serve full time from August 16th - June 30th and receive a modest living stipend, education award, and additional benefits. Members are required to be U.S. Citizens or Legal Permanent Residents.

Notre Dame AmeriCorps members play an integral part in the life of the school, supporting instruction in the classrooms, and receiving training and support from the Principal and mentor teachers. In addition to classroom instruction responsibilities, members participate in the school’s advisory, athletics/activities, enrichment and service programs. As a member of the NativityMiguel Coalition, Covenant School of Bridgeport is on an extended day program, running from approximately 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and includes a Summer Academy in the month of June-July. 

About Covenant School of Bridgeport

Covenant School of Bridgeport (CSB) provides young men, grades 5 through 8, who reside in underserved communities in Bridgeport, the foundation required to successfully pursue higher education, to develop the strength of their character, and to inspire them to live with integrity as leaders committed to their communities. More information about the school can be found on the school’s website: www.CovenantSchoolBridgeport.org. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction in subjects of the member’s strengths (ELA, math, science, social studies) to a small class size of 5th or 6th grade students (11 boys per grade)
• Serve as an advisor to small group of students
• Supervise school-day activities including recess, lunch, snack, etc.
• Supervise/lead/coach afternoon activities, e.g. Study Hall, sports and/or enrichment
• Coordinate other school programs as assigned by the principal such as field trips, service projects, showcase events, celebrations, and similar
• Meet and plan with instructional coaches and mentor teachers.
• Co-Lead a minimum of one weekend day field trip per month.
• Collaborate with a co-advisor on leading Advisory curriculum for an assigned class.
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development.
• Participate in special events, e.g. Thanksgiving dinner, Harvest Festival, dances, theater, showcases, etc.
• Participate in Summer Academy in mid-June to mid-July

Applicant Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required (teaching certificate not required).
• Experience working with youth, middle school grades preferred.
• A firm commitment to social justice and CSB’s mission.
• Generosity of spirit, exceptional work ethic, flexibility, and a willingness to consistently learn.
• U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident