Education Advocate (Student) (FWS)

American University•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is available only to enrolled American University students who have an active Federal Work Study (FWS) award. The DC Reads Program allows students to engage in valuable civic service and build a greater connection with local communities. As Education Advocates, your primary role is to help K-8-aged children in their efforts to develop their literacy and math skills through various educational activities, including homework help and targeted exercises. Advocates are expected to embody and represent the importance and value of education as role models for these children, both inside and outside the classroom.

Requirements

Must be an enrolled American University student.
Must have an active Federal Work Study (FWS) award.
Have a passion for advocacy for educational equity.
Have an interest in experiencing the DC Community educational landscape through community leadership.
May be self-motivated through an affiliation to an AU organization or academic course.
Have a sincere interest in supporting DC youth through their current educational experience.
Feel comfortable tutoring K-8th grade youth in math and reading skills.
Are willing to work as part of a team in the assigned community organization or DC public school.
Are willing to promote DC Reads and CCES Education and Equity programs.
Are available to check in biweekly with their assigned team leader and attend monthly team meetings.
Are willing to attend one skills building activity or event each academic semester.
Will agree to track their volunteer or federal work study service and impact hours through our GivePulse system.
Planned absences will be discussed with the DC Reads Education Advocate Coordinator and Site Supervisors at least a full week in advance.
Emergency absences (sickness, family emergency) will be reported immediately, 24 hours' notice is preferred.
Education Advocates are expected to exercise good time management skills and plan ahead.

Nice To Haves

Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions.

Responsibilities

Help K-8-aged children develop their literacy and math skills.
Perform various educational activities, including homework help or targeted exercises.
Embody and represent the importance and value of education as role models.
Provide mentorship and guidance to youth around educational activities, including reflection and planning for next steps.
Work as part of a team in the assigned community organization or DC public school.
Promote DC Reads and CCES Education and Equity programs.
Check in biweekly with their assigned team leader.
Attend monthly team meetings.
Attend one skills building activity or event each academic semester.
Track volunteer or federal work study service and impact hours through the GivePulse system.