If you are passionate about public education, want to pursue a career in public education or uplift low-income and marginalized youth across Oakland, the AmeriCorps Elev8 program at Safe Passages is the perfect opportunity for you. The ELEV8 AmeriCorps Program is focused on helping youth achieve academic success. AmeriCorps members in this program provide academic intervention services to a cohort of 5-10 underperforming youth, with the goal of raising student achievement and providing mentorship to students. Members can either push into and support classrooms during the day or support and run the school’s afterschool program depending on site placement and logistics.
Members are placed at one of the Safe Passages partner schools in Oakland or Emeryville, CA for a full academic year. Though we strongly consider member preferences/needs when it comes to site placement, no one is guaranteed a particular site position. Members are provided training and professional development to build necessary skills and meet OUSD qualifications for tutors in addition to direct support from Safe Passages administration and school site coordinators. Members are provided a modest living stipend and other benefits such as an end of service education award and a transportation stipend
If you are interested in the role, please look at the additional details below and access the application here: AmeriCorps Elev8 Program (2025-2026) https://safepassages.org/jobs-internships-2/#op-650871-americorps-elev8-program-20252026
School sites: Manzanita Seed Elementary, Laurel Elementary School, East Oakland Pride Elementary, Anna Yates School (Emeryville), Oakland International High School, Coliseum College Prep Academy, United for Success Academy, MetWest High School, Fruitvale Elementary
Hours: 20 – 40 hours/week depending on PT or FT status. The schedule varies depending on the site.
Benefits
Weekly training from experienced educators plus support from a dedicated coach
Monthly Living Allowance of $2,181 (full-time) and $1,181 (part-time) ((subject to increase, additional details soon))
Transportation Stipend
Application support and case management for CalFresh, Covered CA, and other public benefits
Health coverage and childcare reimbursement (for full-time members only)
The Segal AmeriCorps Education Award is offered to members who complete a term of service $4,826.50 (full-time) and $2,626.22 (part-time)
Desired Qualifications:
Interest in serving with children (experience in teaching, tutoring, or youth development desirable but not required)
A positive and resilient attitude
Communication skills necessary to serve and collaborate with children, school staff, and volunteers
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a full cohort
Flexibility and poise when dealing with stressful situations
Experience or interest serving diverse communities
Demonstrated commitment to community service
Bilingual desirable but not required
Eligibility Requirements:
Commitment to the full term of service (until July 2026)
All members must pass criminal history check, including FBI, DOJ, and NSOPW searches
Minimum age of 17 and High School Diploma or equivalent
Proof of tuberculosis clearance
Proof of citizenship or legal permanent resident status.
