AmeriCorps Youth Tutor & Mentor - Santa Rosa

AmeriCorps at NCOE • Santa Rosa, CA

2d • $2,500 - $2,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The half-time AmeriCorps EXL Fellow serves a five-month, 900-hour term supporting students’ academic growth and social-emotional development at a school site in Santa Rosa, California. Each member is assigned to one school site and supports students as a positive adult role model. Service takes place in person, and members must live within a reasonable commuting distance of their site.

Members facilitate organized recess games and activities that promote positive student behavior and conflict-resolution skills. They also provide daily 30-minute literacy and/or math tutoring sessions, individually or in small groups, at least four days per week. Lesson plans may be developed by the member or provided by a teacher or curriculum. Members mentor students in the after-school program and other student-support opportunities, and help run COOL School activities, including homework support, physical activities, interpersonal activities, and enrichment. Support for Spring Break and summer programs is also required.

The service schedule is Monday through Friday, within the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., over five months. Some evenings and weekends may be included to meet service-hour requirements; two weekend service days are mandatory. Members are not expected to serve when their school site is closed according to its district calendar, except that the Spring Break intercession program is mandatory. The service term is January 5, 2027, through May 31, 2027.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old, or 17 with parental approval.
• Pass a criminal background check, including DOJ and FBI checks and a National Sex Offender Public Database check.
• Submit a current, clear tuberculosis test.
• Have a high school diploma or GED by the start date.
• Be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien; DACA recipients are not eligible due to federal grant restrictions.
• Demonstrate passion for education and working with youth from all backgrounds.
• Be organized, responsible, flexible, motivated, and professional.
• Maintain high standards of excellence, ethics, and integrity.
• Commit to safety and comply with applicable safety laws, program policies, and rules.
• Complete a five-month AmeriCorps commitment of at least 900 service hours.
• Live within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned school site and serve in person.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate assigned daily recess games and organized activities that encourage student participation and positive behavior while building conflict-resolution skills.
• Lead daily 30-minute literacy and/or math tutoring sessions with students individually, in pairs, or in small groups at least four days a week.
• Create and implement tutoring lesson plans and/or use lesson plans provided by teachers or curriculum.
• Serve as a mentor and positive role model, supporting students’ skill development, relationship-building, and personal growth.
• Support the COOL School after-school program during homework hour and lead physical, interpersonal, and enrichment activities.
• Support student Spring Break and summer programs.
• Participate in training, professional development, and National Service events.
• Complete two mandatory weekend service days and fulfill the 900-hour service commitment.

Benefits

• Monthly living stipend of $3,000 for the five-month contract.
• Segal Education Award of $3,697.50 for educational expenses or repayment of qualified student loans.
• Health benefits.
• Eligibility for CalFresh.
• $250 moving stipend for applicants relocating from more than 250 miles away from the service site.
• Federal student loan deferment and interest repayment.
• Professional development and experiential learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED