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AmeriCorps Specialist Teacher

Mission: To inspire and empower students qualifying for need-based scholarships to become future community leaders through a rigorous middle school program coupled with ongoing graduate support.

AmeriCorps Specialist Teacher

Academy Prep Center of Tampa (APT) is an independent, 501(c)3 non-profit middle school located in Historic Ybor City. We are seeking professional, enthusiastic individuals interested in transforming lives through the AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps is the domestic version of the Peace Corps and generally comprises recent college grads who want to give a year or more of service to nonprofit organizations. AmeriCorps Specialist teachers serve a vital role at APT. They teach classes, create enrichments based off of their own talent sets, supervise activities, and work closely with students and professional teachers.

In exchange for their invaluable service, AmeriCorps teachers:
·        Live on campus in beautiful, clean, furnished apartments
·        Receive FREE rent, utilities, cable, and local phone service
·        Receive a $800+ stipend per month
·        Receive full health insurance
·        Are awarded a $6,095 education award after 1 year of service

Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required (Transcripts and resume must be provided)
-Experience working with children in a camp counseling or tutoring setting preferred
-Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with extended hours, in addition to some evenings and two Saturdays a month
-Strong communication skills and is a proven team player

Other Requirements:
-Fingerprinting
-Three professional references with phone number/email addresses
-Driver’s license for driving students to and from field trips

If you are a mission-driven individual with the heart to give back to your community and are interested in becoming part of this rewarding experience, please send resume to Tammy Vallone, Business Operations Manager, at tvallone@academyprep.org