AmeriCorps Teaching Fellow
AmeriCorps Member Position Description
Breakthrough Cincinnati AmeriCorps Teaching Fellow
General Statement of Duties: Breakthrough Cincinnati (BTC) exists to reduce disparities in education for under-represented students. The core of BTC’s program is a rigorous and fun college-preparatory summer learning program for high-need and high-potential middle school students in Cincinnati, Ohio. In support of this mission, BTC is seeking AmeriCorps Members with a passion for service and social justice to serve as Teaching Fellows during its 2026 summer program, which runs from June 15, 2026 through August 4, 2026. The AmeriCorps Teaching Fellows will be responsible for delivering academic instruction, including lesson planning, student engagement, classroom management, and administration in order to effectively prepare BTC students to be successful in the upcoming school year and beyond.
Service Locations: University of Cincinnati 2600 Clifton Avenue / Cincinnati Country Day School 6905 Given Road
Direct Supervisor: Dr. Tiffany Dolder-Holland (UC) / Elana Elmore (CCD)
Service Dates: 6/15/2026 – 8/4/2026
Service Position Type/ Required Minimum Service Hours: Minimum Time member serving at least 300 hours
General Service Schedule: 8:00 am to 5:00pm, Monday-Friday
Duties Include:
- Act as a role model and mentor to BTC students
- Provide instruction to a small classroom of middle school students in one core subject (math, science, history, or English language arts) and one academic elective (e.g., foreign language, dance, art, etc.)
- Work collaboratively with a team of Teaching Fellows and an Instructional Coach to write daily lesson plans
- Learn and practice classroom management and instructional strategies, and receive feedback from professional teachers
- Complete administrative responsibilities related to teaching
- Collect, monitor, and analyze assessment data
- Communicate impact on student learning to parents, students, and other stakeholders
- Work with a team of Teaching Fellows to plan and lead special events
- Lead field trips and supervise student activities
- Actively participate in all require in-person and online trainings
- Engage in continuous professional learning opportunities and apply new knowledge to increase student achievement and engagement
- Participate fully in the Breakthrough Instructional Trainings, AmeriCorps service trainings, and trainings around student safety/working with minors and complete all pre-summer required readings
- Comply with all AmeriCorps regulations and expectations as outlined in the Breakthrough Cincinnati Teaching Fellow Member Service Agreement as well as all other Breakthrough Cincinnati rules and program requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least 17 years old at the commencement of service
- Parental consent if under 18
- Currently enrolled in or a graduate of high school (or equivalent)
- Agree to obtain high school diploma (or equivalent) prior to using the education award
- Ability to pass criminal background check and drug screen
- Subject matter knowledge in math, literature, science, or history
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience and comfort speaking in front of a group
- Dependable and punctual
- A deeply held belief in the potential of all students
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience tutoring, mentoring, or teaching students
- Currently enrolled in college
- Interest in teaching or youth development
Member/Program Benefits
- Living Stipend of up to $4,500
- Education Award of up to $1,565.08
- AmeriCorps Member Assistance Program
- 300+ hours of teaching and leadership experience
- Regular feedback and coaching from Breakthrough staff and instructional coaches