Schuler Scholar Program
AmeriCorps Math Scholar Coach
Program Overview
The Schuler Scholar Program (SSP) is a private, non-profit foundation established in 2001 and based in the northern suburbs
of Chicago. The SSP serves students in nine high schools located throughout the northern suburbs and the city of Chicago.
The SSP currently serves over 600 high school and college Scholars.
Mission: The Schuler Scholar Program (SSP) equips bright, motivated youth with the support they need to gain access to and
succeed at highly selective colleges and beyond. Schuler Scholars come from populations that are under-represented on college
campuses: Scholars are first-generation college-bound, are students of color or come from low-income families and
communities.
Goals: 1. To foster the growth of Schuler Scholars as lifelong learners.
2. To provide information, guidance, and college preparatory experiences to help Schuler Scholars matriculate to the
best fit college while maximizing financial aid options.
3. To support Schuler Scholars as they persist in their academic studies, personal growth, and professional
development.
4. To cultivate an engaged network of Schuler alumni, mentors, and volunteers for lifelong connection and support.
The SSP curriculum focuses on factors recognized as critical to academic success, leadership and personal development.
Fostering growth in these areas promotes success in high school, college, and beyond.
Position Overview
AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 80,000 Americans each year in
intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, community, and the environment.
Through AmeriCorps, the Schuler Scholar Program seeks recent college graduates to serve as AmeriCorps Scholar Coaches.
Math Scholar Coaches (MSCs) serve a two year commitment and are based at a partnership high school with the possibility of
occasionally traveling to one or two other partnership schools. MSCs report to the SSP School Director and the Math
Programming Manager. MSCs monitor and provide assistance to scholars in math and science and serve as role models.
Coaches work directly with Scholars in one-on-one and in group settings. MSCs facilitate the math after school programming;
including Scholar Training and Enrichment Programs (STEPs) and sessions dedicated to improving scholars’ problem solving
skills and ability to think mathematically. Additional MSC responsibilities may include but are not limited to: manage online
math enrichment programs, tutor junior and senior Scholars, lead college-style seminars with junior and senior Scholars,
design and implement new programming, plan and chaperone exposures (trips to the theatre, ballet, opera, museums),
chaperone college visits, assist scholars with the college and summer college program application process, participate in the
Scholar selection process, plan and facilitate summer school programs, and manage the student information database.
MSCs receive program specific training throughout the school year. The SSP ensures that MSCs feel prepared, confident and
supported while working with students and facilitating programs. The Schuler program staff provides ongoing support to
MSCs as needed. MSCs can also take advantage of various professional development opportunities.
For more information about the Schuler Scholar Program, check out our website at www.schulerprogram.org or contact
AmeriCorps Program Manager, Amanda Marshall, at Amanda@schulerprogram.org.
Qualifications
• Interest in math or science education, education reform, youth development, social justice or a related field
• Ability to assist students in high school math through calculus
• Physics, chemistry, or biology background a plus
• Strong passion to work with under-resourced youth and families
• Possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Display strong academic achievement, as evidenced by a college transcript
• Be organized, detail oriented, flexible and able to concurrently manage multiple projects
• Effectively work independently as well as in teams
• Exhibit multicultural competence
Requirements
• US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident of the US
• Valid driver’s license
• Pass all state and federal criminal background checks
• Conferred bachelor’s degree
• Cell phone with texting capabilities (will be used as work contact)
• Transportation (owning a car is preferred and highly recommended)
Annual Living Stipend
• 1st year of service: $12,100
• 2nd year of service: $14,500
Educational Award
• $5645/year (upon successful completion of service; can be applied to school loans or graduate school tuition)
Additional Benefits
• Basic health insurance (does not include dental)
• Rent and utilities at a Schuler House
• Use of Schuler autos for work related activities
• Schuler laptop (to be returned at end of term of service)
• $25/month phone stipend
• $25-$150/monthly transportation stipend based on house/school location
• Up to $500 one-time relocation reimbursement for moves over 50 miles
• Exposure to cultural activities in the Chicagoland area
• Professional development opportunities
• Eligible to apply for loan forbearance or deferment during service
Service Dates
• Relocate to the Chicagoland area by July 20th, 2015
• The first AmeriCorps service year is August 1st, 2015-July 31st, 2016
• The second AmeriCorps service year is August 1st, 2016- July 31st, 2017
• Attend one 10-day leadership camp session at Camp Manitowish in Boulder Junction, WI
o Sessions run June- August 2015 (dates TBD)
Application Process
• E-mail resume and transcript to recruitment@schulerprogram.org
• Qualified applicants will be contacted to participate in up to three interviews
o Phone screen
o Skype interview
o In person interview- accommodations and transportation paid for by the Schuler Scholar Program