GO Fellow Lead @ Stamford Public Schools

GO Tutor Corps; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance Eligible

Stipend Eligible

Job summary

GO Tutor Corps, in partnership with AmeriCorps, seeks an AmeriCorps Fellow Lead for Stamford Public Schools (Rippowam MS, Dolan MS, Turn of River MS, Westhill HS, Stamford HS) for the 2026-27 academic year. Location is Stamford, CT, with a January 2027 start and a term ending June 25, 2027.

Living allowance and stipends are available as part of the AmeriCorps program. The Fellow Lead will mentor first-year Fellows, coordinate with school leadership, support onboarding, and help plan curriculum

Qualifications

• Must complete the entire term of service through June 25, 2027, and be eligible for AmeriCorps Education Award.
• Submit required paperwork promptly to serve as an AmeriCorps member.
• Complete enrollment in the My AmeriCorps Portal within 8 days of start date and the exit process within 30 days of last service day.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and adapt instructional materials for students.
• Be present in hallways before/after school and during transitions.
• Make parent calls regarding student performance and behavior in tutorial.
• Support after-school clubs, Saturday school, and enrichment opportunities.

Job description

GO Fellow Lead @ Stamford Public Schools

Stamford, CT

This position is for the 2026 - 2027 Academic Year beginning in November 2026 or January 2027 and ending in June 2027

GO Tutor Corps in partnership with AmeriCorps

Location: Stamford, CT

School Partners:Rippowam MS, Dolan MS, Turn of River MS, Westhill HS, Stamford HS

MEMBER POSITION DESCRIPTION

Member Position / Title: AmeriCorps Fellow Lead

Living Allowance Eligible: Yes

Stipend Eligible: Yes, March 2027: $1,000 - $2,000 and June 2027: $1,000 - $2,000

• January 2027 start date ($2,000 total stipend)
• To be paid out at the end of a successful year

Requirements for Successful Completion

The member understands that in order to successfully complete the term of service (as defined by the program and consistent with AmeriCorps regulations) and be eligible for the AmeriCorps Education Award, the member must complete the required service hours as well as the following:

• Submit all required paperwork and documents required to serve as an AmeriCorps member in a timely manner;
• Complete entire term of service from start date through June 25, 2027 even if the required hours are achieved earlier;
• Satisfactorily complete assignments, tasks, or projects in a timely manner as directed;
• Meet any other criteria communicated either orally or in writing;
• Complete beginning and end-of-year survey administered by GO's AmeriCorps team;
• Return all program equipment and housing in good standing as determined by the site;
• Turn in service records on time (no more than two will be accepted late);
• Complete National Days of Service projects as defined by GO AmeriCorps staff including but not limited to 9/10 and Martin Luther King Jr. Days of Service;
• Complete enrollment in the My AmeriCorps Portal within 8 days of start date;
• Complete exit process in the My AmeriCorps Portal within 30 days of the last day of service.

Professional Duties

Members will be responsible for a number of professional duties including:

• Organizing, planning and/or adapting instructional materials
• Being present in the hallway before school, after school, and during transitions
• Conducting parent phone calls around student performance and behavior in tutorial
• Supporting with after-school clubs, Saturday school, and/or other enrichment opportunities

Essential Functions of Position

Academic Tutoring - GO Tutors work with small groups of students to increase their achievement in Math and English Language Arts (ELA). GO Tutors will be matched with consistent groups of students to support throughout the semester. They will receive lesson materials in advance and will be responsible for dedicating time to prepare themselves for each lesson.

Mentoring & Enrichment - GO Tutors serve as mentors to their students, supporting their social and emotional development by building authentic and healthy relationships and setting goals for the future.

Providing direct support to school leadership - Track Fellow and student performance, participate in weekly meetings and check‑ins, and work closely with the School and District Program Staff and selected GO Tutor Corps Program Team members to support fellow’s development and ensure a positive AmeriCorps experience. Drive innovation, tackle problems with creative solutions, and disrupt the status quo.

Providing Direct Support to school Leadership:

Fellow Leads are expected to

• Uphold Culture
• Liaison between School and District Leadership and Fellows
• Supporting with Fellow Onboarding
• Advocating for Fellows needs in Tutorial
• Curriculum Planning support and tracking
• Professionalism discussions

Coaching First Year Fellows:

• Fellow leads are expected to model and coach
• Observation of Fellows in Tutorial
• Feedback and Checking In with Fellows
• Modeling Effective Instruction
• Modeling Strong and healthy student relationships
• Supporting Fellows with Family engagement

Fellow Responsibilities:

• Fellow Leads are expected to continue providing high‑dosage tutoring and mentorship to students during their term of service.
• 40% of school day aligned to tutor responsibilities at AITE, specifically in the integrated Math 3 curriculum

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