Blueprint Math Fellow
- Full-time
- Subject: Math
- Start Date: Next year opening
- Department: Teaching Fellow
Company Description
About Blueprint Schools Network (“Blueprint”)
Founded in 2010, Blueprint Schools Network is a national nonprofit organization that promotes educational equity and improves life outcomes for students. For the last decade, we have run small group math tutoring programs as part of the regular school day both in-person and remotely. Our growing network of more than 1,000 Blueprint Math Fellows past and present have served more than 25,000 students in grades 2-11 at more than 100 schools across the country in California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, Texas and Tennessee. For the 2021-22 academic year, we expect to partner with districts and charter school networks in Oakland, Pittsburg and San Francisco, (CA), the Denver Metro Region, CO; East Saint Louis (IL), Nashville (TN) and Washington DC.
Why it Matters
Even before the pandemic, students across the country were not receiving proper math support to meet their academic and social emotional developmental needs. With the significant interruption in their education due to COVID-19, students - particularly students of color and those experiencing poverty need targeted math support more than ever. As such, Blueprint Math Fellows play a critical role in addressing an education crisis that has only amplified long-standing injustices in our education system.
Job Description
Blueprint Math Fellows work to build strong relationships with students to increase their self-confidence and commitment to education by working with 4-8 students at a time delivering individualized instruction. Fellows work closely in partnership with teachers to accelerate students’ academic achievement. Blueprint Math Fellows are full or part-time tutors that help students with highly personalized instruction in mathematics during the regular school day to increase their confidence in and enjoyment of math.
As a Blueprint Math Fellow, you are provided paid professional development, content support, coaching support, and feedback. Fellows are paid hourly, which includes paid time for daily preparation, planning and professional development! Full-time Fellows are paid for lunch. In addition, full-time Fellows are eligible for medical, dental and vision care benefits! Blueprint is proud to offer 100% paid monthly benefit premiums beginning on the first day of employment for individual medical, dental and vision coverage for our full-time Fellows.
Our Fellows join a local school community, connect with their students, and receive a ton of training and ongoing support in math content and teaching strategies from a Blueprint Site Manager that is dedicated to their growth and success.
Responsibilities:
Fellows have a variety of responsibilities that allow them to be an integral piece of their student’s educational experience. The main responsibility is to tutor small groups of students in math. Fellow responsibilities typically fall into one of the following categories: Instruction, Planning, Communication & Feedback, and Compliance.
Carry out all the responsibilities of an academic tutor and ensure that students are consistently learning and challenged
Implement daily and weekly lesson plans using a predetermined curriculum
Communicate on a regular basis with students’ families and teachers on academic progress M-F. Daily hours are based on each school’s schedule
Maintain confidentiality of student information as required by law and district policies
Work schedules are aligned to local school/district schedules. Full-time Fellows typically work M-F; Part-time Fellows typically work a minimum of 4 hours on a consistent schedule for a minimum of 4 days per week
Both full-time and part-time Fellows participate in onboarding training and on-going professional development (paid). Part-time Fellows are permitted to attend professional development (paid) that occurs outside of an established part-time schedule
Qualifications
Qualities We See in the Math Fellows Most Appreciated by Students and their Peers
- A team-player attitude with a strong sense of personal accountability and strong communication skills.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to be flexible and deal with a certain amount of unpredictability.
- The ability and willingness to go above and beyond to help support students.
- A positive sense of humor.
Other Qualities, Experiences and Competencies that We are Looking for
- Associates degree or higher required.
- Proficient with technology (Google Gmail/Docs/Sheets, and MS Office: PowerPoint/Word/Excel).
- Experience working with adolescents or related field is preferred.
- Experience tutoring or mentoring youth is preferred but NOT required.
- Bilingual candidates are preferred
Compensation and Benefits
Earn $17.00 per hour
For full-time Fellows (minimum of 30 hours per week), 100% paid monthly benefits premium for employee-only coverage tier for medical, dental, and vision coverage; benefits start on the first day of employment
Paid professional development: access to math content support, coaching and feedback opportunities to support your growth and development
Full-time Fellows accrue paid sick and personal leave
For Fellows who decide they want to become teachers, 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 two thirds of the cost
Option to work full or part time on summer school programs that typically last four to five weeks. Benefits would continue for full-time summer Fellows
Additional Information
To Apply
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The timeline for the application process varies by district. The Blueprint Human Capital Team will provide an update regarding the status of your application within three business days of submission. The timeline for regional interviews also varies by district. We encourage all interested candidates to APPLY NOW! Applying early increases the chances of accommodating your regional and school level preferences. Apply now at this link: https://www.blueprintschools.org/job-openings
Blueprint Schools Network and all applicable school districts are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability or veteran status.