AmeriCorps Member, Dudley Promise Corps

Dudley Promise Corps (DPC) is an AmeriCorps program designed to provide academic support to students in two Boston Public Schools, Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (preK-5) and Dearborn STEM Academy (6-12). DPC is a great opportunity for anyone interested in exploring a career in education. Many DPC alumni are now currently working in BPS as paraprofessionals and teachers (through BTR).

Program Highlights

• Work with students in small groups providing academic support
• Contribute to school-wide culture initiatives
• Participate in coursework and training designed to prepare you for a career in education
• Join a school team and community committed to social justice
• Earn a living stipend and education award

Interested in applying or learning more? You can start the process by completing this brief online form. Program starts August 5th, 2024. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply now.

Benefits. Beyond access to training and professional development, full-time DPC members are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Education award upon successful completion of service year ($7,395 for the 2024-25 program year)
• Health insurance coverage 
• Living stipend paid bi-monthly ($20,000 pre-tax)
• Access to AmeriCorps service member training through Massachusetts Service Alliance
• Student loan forbearance (may be eligible)
• Food Assistance/SNAP benefit eligibility 
• Childcare assistance (if eligible)
• Networking opportunities with community leaders

Eligibility

• Be at least 17 years of age 
• Hold a high school diploma or GED by the start of the program 
• Be a US citizen or legal permanent resident 
• Agree to state & federal background check

Have questions or want to learn more? Email us at promisecorps@bpe.org or visit our site dudleypromisecorps.org

BPE is an equal opportunity employer. BPE is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to becoming an increasingly anti-racist organization. We see this as central to our mission and critical to the well-being of our workforce as well as the communities we are in. 

We are committed to seeking qualified applicants with disabilities and can provide reasonable accommodations during the application process upon request.