AmeriCorps Youth Tutor & Mentor - Santa Rosa

AmeriCorps at NCOE • Santa Rosa, CA

75d • $2,500 - $2,500 • 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. All students at the school site benefit from the support of organized, collaborative games and conflict resolution during recess and lunch. Students in need of additional supports will be assessed and assigned targeted services in literacy or math tutoring and/or placed in a social emotional mentoring group.

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 (DACA recipients are not eligible).
• 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 comply with all safety laws and program policies.
• 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.
• 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.
• Serve as mentors and strong role models, supporting students with skill development, relationship-building, and personal growth.
• Support the after-school program, COOL School, by engaging with groups of students during the homework hour, 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.
• Fulfill a full-time, 10-month commitment serving a minimum of 1700 hours, which may include some weekends and evenings, and additional service events.

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