AmeriCorps REACH! Student Advocate

Civic Works • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

Civic Works strengthens Baltimore’s communities through education, skills development, and community service. Civic Works goals are to Build Brighter Futures through education, job training, grow Healthy Food and Green Communities, and create Safe and Affordable Housing. REACH! Partnership is an innovative, college-focused transformation school for Baltimore City high school students operated by Civic Works/AmeriCorps. The school is unique in its ability to effectively partner with not only educators, but also with businesses, corporations and community groups to create authentic learning opportunities for its student body. In addition to providing an academically rigorous curriculum, REACH! provides students with opportunities to learn marketable skills in construction and health care profession. Key partners include John Hopkins Health Systems, Associated Builders and Contractors, Baltimore City Community College. This Americorps position will serve under the National Focus of Education, tutoring Baltimore City students at REACH! Partnership High School. Baltimore City students need additional tutoring and mentoring during in-school, after-school, and summer programming in order to improve academic engagement.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident
• Must pass a criminal and sex offender background check, and be able to pass a drug screening
• Ability to follow instructions and serve cooperatively with other Team Members, Staff, and Administrators
• Completion of at least 2 semesters of college coursework, with an interest in education, human services, social work, business, or any other similar major, preferred
• Must be able to use and have access to the internet
• Ability to serve independently and with a team
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and be self-motivated

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth preferred

Responsibilities

• Support students and teachers in a classroom setting
• Support student success academically
• Serve as a student mediator; execute conflict resolution skills
• Serve as a student mentor
• Support in planning and execution of school-wide events
• Maintain required training certifications, including CPR/First Aid and Conflict Resolution
• Participate in school-based and organization-wide service projects

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees