AmeriCorps Youth Tutor & Mentor - Calistoga

AmeriCorps at NCOE • Calistoga, CA

1d • $3,000 • Onsite

About The Position

AmeriCorps EXL offers a meaningful opportunity to support students' academic growth and personal development while being part of a dedicated team making a lasting impact in schools. Students are at the heart of our work. We are seeking proactive, adaptable, enthusiastic, and dedicated AmeriCorps EXL Mentors to support the academic and social emotional development of students in local area schools of Santa Rosa, California. We partner with schools to identify students who would benefit from a positive, adult role model. EXL Mentors play a key role in leading Active Recess activities with students. Each Member is placed at one school site upon hiring to serve for the entire school year (commuting among school sites is not a daily requirement.) The goal of the AmeriCorps EXL program is to provide comprehensive support to students within the Calistoga Joint Unified School District in Calistoga. All students at the school site benefit from organized, collaborative games and conflict resolution support during recess and lunch. Students in need of additional support will be assessed and provided with targeted literacy and/or math tutoring services and may also be placed in a social-emotional mentoring group to further support their academic success and overall well-being.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age (17 with parental approval)
• Clear criminal background check (DOJ and FBI; National Sex Offender Public Database)
• Submit current, clear TB (tuberculosis) test
• Must have at least a high school diploma or a GED by start date
• Must either be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States (Due to federal grant restrictions, we currently cannot accept DACA recipients)
• Passion for education and working with youth of all backgrounds
• Organized, responsible, flexible, motivated and professional
• Strong personal standards of excellence, ethics and integrity
• Ability to be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all the program’s safety policies and rules
• Must live within a reasonable commute distance from their school site.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured and organized activities during Active Recess to encourage students in games/sports while building conflict resolution skills.
• Focus on supporting positive student behaviors during Active Recess.
• Lead daily 30-minute academic tutoring sessions with students 1-to-1, in pairs, or in small groups at least 4 days a week, focusing on literacy and/or math skills for students academically below grade level.
• Create and implement lesson plans for tutoring sessions, or use provided materials from teachers or curriculum.
• Work with students who need additional support in skill development, relationship-building, and personal growth.
• Support the after-school program, COOL School, by engaging with groups of students during homework hour, and leading physical, interpersonal, and enrichment activities.
• Support the student Spring Break and summer programs.
• Participate in training and professional development to improve quality services for youth.
• Participate in National Service events to support the local community.
• Attend 2 mandatory Weekend Service Days throughout the Service Contract.

Benefits

• Monthly Living Stipend of $3,000 (10 Month contract)
• Segal Education Award of $7,395.00 upon completion of service
• California Education for All Award of $2,605.00 upon completion of service
• Health Benefits
• Eligibility for CalFresh (CA’s food stamp program)
• $250 Moving Stipend for applicants moving from over 250 miles from the service site
• Federal Student Loan deferment and interest repayment
• Extensive Professional Development and experiential learning opportunities

What This Job Offers

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