High School Teaching Fellow - AmeriCorps
Launch your career while changing lives. You'll mentor students, lead project-based learning, and help young people build the skills and confidence to create a better future.
SailFuture | St. Petersburg, FL
10 to 15 students. You're their teacher, their advisor, and the adult their family calls.
SailFuture is a private nonprofit high school built around real-world, project-based learning for students who have faced major life challenges. You teach it, you coach the students, and you stay close to their families.
The job at a glance
Your students
Advisor and primary parent contact for 10 to 15 students
Reports to
Head of School
Schedule
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with some evenings and weekends for recruitment and community events
Living allowance
$3,333 a month
Housing
Furnished room and utilities ($12,000 value)
Health insurance
$6,910 a year plan
Education award
$7,395 after you complete your year of service
Perks
Phone and cell service, sailboat and kayak access, Clearwater Community Sailing Center and YMCA memberships
What you'll do
Teach
Build course materials around clear learning objectives
Run real-world, project-based lessons that keep students engaged
Advise
Lead your advisory group of 10 to 15 students
Send daily behavior and assignment feedback for each student
Connect
Build real relationships with students and their families
Plan student and family engagement activities
What you bring
2 to 5 years of professional experience
Experience leading teams
Background in teaching, training, or education
A track record working with at-risk youth
A "whatever it takes" mentality and comfort in a start-up environment
AmeriCorps eligibility: U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident, 17 or older, high school diploma or equivalent, within term limits
Why this role
You get a classroom where the lessons are real, a small team that works side by side, and students who remember who showed up for them.
AmeriCorps service position
Service hours, supervision, and program rules are covered at orientation.
- Location
- St Petersburg
Benefits
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Competitive salaries
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401k with 3-6% employer match
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Paid Time Off
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$250 Monthly Health Insurance Contribution
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Access to sailboats, powerboats, and kayaks
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Opportunity to travel on international sailing expeditions
Who We Are
We're a small but mighty agency with a 'whatever it takes' mentality.
Our approach to social work is complex and requires dynamic, passionate leaders to bring all their skills to the table.
We're committed to each other as much as we are to our kids, and protect the family dynamic within our motley crew.
About SailFuture
Based in St. Petersburg, FL, SailFuture serves 200 children and families a year through innovative programs ranging from international sailing expeditions to an entrepreneurship high school.