The Phoenix Charter Academy Network currently operates three high schools in Massachusetts - one in Chelsea, one in Lawrence and one newly-opened in Springfield - with plans to open additional schools in the coming years. The Phoenix Network is the only network of schools in Massachusetts that operates both charter and traditional, in-district schools. We are at the forefront of education, particularly alternative education, in Massachusetts.

The mission of all Phoenix schools is to challenge teenagers with an academically rigorous and individually tailored curriculum. Talented students who have not succeeded in other schools will have the support, resources and training needed at Phoenix to succeed academically in high school and college, and become economically secure in their future. Phoenix is named after a mythological figure of strength, healing and renewal. We believe in the capacity of our students to regain control of their academic future and recast themselves as strong, independent and self-sufficient adults.

We are seeking passionate individuals who seek to make a difference in the lives of students who have previously struggled in school through daily tutoring. The right individual for this year of service will have a fierce commitment to confronting the educational inequality that exists in inner city education today. Because our students are often suffering from years of educational neglect or apathy, our members must be driven with a sense of urgency and energy. Particularly, we are looking for seniors graduating in December 2017, as well as any other individuals searching for an opportunity in the education or nonprofit sector.

The 2017-2018 Half Year Phoenix AmeriCorps Fellowship will include up to 15 half-year fellows (AmeriCorps "Members"), each working closely with high school students and tutoring them in math, English, and biology.

Every Member's duties will include:

• Approximately 3-5 hours a day:
• Tutoring students in math, English, and biology for the state MCAS
• Mentoring students who have a history of truancy, are former drop-outs, or are court-involved.
• Developing strong relationships with students, parents, and other adult
• Approximately 2-3 hours a day:
• Assisting teachers in classrooms by working in small groups with special education and English Language Learner students, or providing extra support to struggling
• Collaborating with community organizations to ensure student success and

Members are expected to be on campus from 8:15am to 5:15pm daily. In addition to these hours, many Members choose to lead extra-curricular groups (in the past Fellows have led yearbook, newspaper, language clubs, or sports teams) outside of regular school hours.

Spanish speakers or bilingual candidates STRONGLY encouraged to apply.

Important: Phoenix Members are AmeriCorps members, engaging in a year of service. All members are provided with dormitory style housing (living in a single or double and sharing a bathroom with 2-3 other members), a living stipend ($5,250 for the half year period), healthcare coverage, and are eligible for an educational stipend at the end of their term of service.

We seek a diverse workforce. Phoenix Charter Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Phoenix Charter Academy is committed to providing equal opportunity to staff and applicants in all areas of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other area protected by federal, state or local law. Phoenix Charter Academy is committed to making any reasonable accommodation necessary to support an individual's employment.