City Year is proud to partner with Citizen Schools so that our alumni can continue to make a difference in classrooms and in the lives of students. This partnership reflects the shared visions and values of both organizations, and their belief that young people can keep students on track to graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education. City Year strengthens an applicant’s competitiveness and chances for being selected for the Citizen Schools National Teaching Fellowship in California, Massachusetts or New York.

Background

Since its founding in Boston in 1995, Citizen Schools has been re-imagining the learning day to bring more time, more talented adults, and more relevant learning experiences to middle school students inunderserved communities. We provide:

• Extended Learning Time (ELT) for middle-school students in six states across the country
• Hands-on learning taught by AmeriCorps educators and volunteer experts from all fields, including science, law, finance and community service, and more
• Deep partnerships to help transform schools and re-imagine the American school day
• A fulfilling volunteer experience that allows ordinary people to make a meaningful difference and help students discover and achieve their dreams

By getting citizens off the sidelines and into schools each year, Citizen Schools is closing the opportunity gap and increasing access to the American Dream.

As a National Teaching Fellow, you will be performing an extraordinary act of citizenship, helping the nation to address one of its greatest challenges; educating our youth in ways that promote self-belief, college readiness and the skills needed to achieve their dreams. It is an opportunity that leads to a better future for students, and holds rich benefits for those willing to dedicate two years of their life to national service through AmeriCorps. That’s why we call the opportunity: Teach, Serve, Grow. To learn more about National Teaching Fellow expectations and opportunities, please view our website.

The City Year experience is a strong indicator of future success as a Citizen Schools Teaching Fellow and serving a year with City Year strengthens an applicant’s application and chances for being selected as a program participant.

Compensation and Benefits

National Teaching Fellows receive an annual living stipend of $23,550 pre-tax, paid in bi-weekly installments.  You will also be eligible to receive:

• $5,775 Segal Education Award for each year of service successfully completed*
• Forbearance and interest repayment of qualified student loans during your two years of service
• Access to high quality health, dental, and vision insurance
• A national support network of members and alumni

*For a more comprehensive view of the above benefits, please follow this link. 

*While AmeriCorps members are allotted up to four years of service, they are only eligible to receive a total of two education awards in their lifetime. City Year alumni, who have served for one year, interested in serving as Citizen Schools Teaching Fellows will only receive ONE more Education Award from AmeriCorps. City Year alumni who have served two years with City Year and go on to serve with Citizen Schools will not be eligible for an Education Award from AmeriCorps.

Alternative Certification Programs

We currently have opportunities available in Massachusetts to earn a teaching certification, credential or Master’s degree, while serving as a Citizen Schools National Teaching Fellow. Please contact your Talent Acquisition Consultant (see below) to learn more.

Application Details:

• Click here for details on the application process and to apply.
  
  
• The application will be available by late fall and will remain open until all AmeriCorps positions are filled. Applying early provides a strong likelihood of receiving location preferences.
  
  
• Please be sure to indicate your City Year affiliation through a check-box on the application. You can do this by entering "City Year” in the Source Details question on the application.

Contact Information for Citizen Schools:

If you have additional questions, please contact a member of our team at 888-364-7734 (option 1), 9am - 5pm EST.

Please note that all admissions decisions are made by Citizen Schools. AmeriCorps members and alumni interested in the program must complete the full application process.