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AmeriCorps Legends Fellows

Serve scholars. Build your skills. Make an impact that lasts.

About the Program

The AmeriCorps Legends Fellows program places 24 dedicated individuals in our classrooms and community each year. Fellows work alongside teachers, provide tutoring and mentoring, support social-emotional learning, and help create the conditions where every scholar can thrive.

This isn't about checking a box or putting in time. It's about being part of a movement for educational equity. It's about showing up for scholars who deserve the best. And it's about growing as a person while making measurable difference.

If you're looking for meaningful work that changes lives—including your own—the AmeriCorps Fellows program might be for you.

By the Numbers

24

Fellows Annually

Serving across all campuses

900+

Scholars Impacted

Direct and indirect support

1-2

Year Commitment

Flexible service options

$6,695

Education Award

Upon completion of service

What You'll Do as a Fellow

Classroom Support

Work alongside teachers in classrooms. Provide small group instruction, one-on-one tutoring, and differentiated support. Help create an environment where every scholar succeeds.

Mentoring & Mentoring

Build relationships with scholars. Provide mentoring, emotional support, and guidance. Be the adult who knows them, believes in them, and shows up for them.

Enrichment & Programming

Help coordinate and run enrichment programs—arts, athletics, clubs, field trips. Create joy and belonging in our community.

Family Engagement

Support family engagement initiatives. Help bridge communication between school and home. Celebrate families and build partnerships.

Community Building

Help create a culture of belonging, excellence, and care. Model the values we're trying to instill in our scholars.

We're Looking For

❤️

Passion for Equity

You believe every scholar deserves excellence. You're driven by a commitment to education as a vehicle for equity and liberation.

🤝

Relatability

You can build genuine relationships with scholars. You listen without judgment and show up authentically.

🎯

Growth Mindset

You're committed to learning and improving. You embrace feedback and are excited about professional development.

💪

Resilience

Service work is challenging. You're ready for that challenge and committed to pushing through when it gets hard.

🌍

Cultural Responsiveness

You respect and celebrate the cultures of our scholars and families. You're committed to anti-racist practice.

📚

Curiosity

You want to learn about education, child development, and the communities you serve. You ask questions and stay curious.

The Impact of a Fellow

One Fellow works with 30-40 scholars directly, providing tutoring, mentoring, and support.

Over time, scholars show measurable growth in academics, attendance, and social-emotional development.

For you, you gain skills, experience, connections, and clarity about your future path.

For our school, you become part of the fabric of our community—someone scholars, families, and staff trust and rely on.

Fellowship Benefits

Financial

  • Living stipend during service
  • Health insurance
  • Education award upon completion
  • Student loan forbearance option

Professional Development

  • Comprehensive pre-service training
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Career mentoring and guidance
  • Connections in education field

Community

  • Cohort of 24 Fellows for support
  • Regular supervision and feedback
  • Family within Legends community
  • Lasting relationships and network

Growth

  • Classroom teaching experience
  • Skills in education and mentoring
  • Clarity about your path forward
  • Personal transformation

Fellow FAQs

Ready to Serve?

Applications open in spring for the following school year. Questions? Reach out anytime.

Get More Information

Questions about becoming a Fellow?

Email hello@legendspcs.org