Will learn a lot but have a lot of financial hardship and no support - Corps Member City Year Employee Review

4.0
6 Jan 2025
Recommend
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Pros

I loved my corps year but it was HARD and I know a lot of people that struggled severely. You'll learn to work with teams of people you like and dont like, how to motivate students, get a real hard look at our education system and its successes and failures. It's a great way to see if you really want to work in Ed and in what capacity.

Cons

The program is well meaning but they are putting young people in schools and often hundreds of miles away from their support systems without a lot of support - financial, professional, or mental health. If you're already a well adjusted person with strong support at home and you go with the flow and get along with others you'll do well.

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5.0
13 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Well-organized/structured Transportation, healthcare, and AmeriCorps benefits Lots of teambuilding

Cons

Long days Uniforms A lot of professional development

4.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

You do very meaningful work and the staff truly care about you and what you are doing.

Cons

School placements can be quite far from where you live, and the days are long (7:30 am - 5 pm). Often is exhausting, but you stay for the kids.

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