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Americorps • East Riverdale, MD

153d

About The Position

Our AmeriCorps program trains young adults who are interested in becoming youth developers or educators themselves the chance to try their hand in a real-world setting and gain tons of useful skills! Members serve in after school, in school and summer programming at two title-one middle schools in Prince George's County.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic assistance in literacy to assigned students in both small groups and individually
• Establish positive communication with teachers and other school administrators
• Help students in developing self confidence, improving self concept, and reducing anxiety or fear of failure in academic work
• Attend periodic training sessions as assigned
• Help students develop study skills necessary for academic success
• Help students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying
• Keep confidential computer records of student interaction and progress including learning objectives completed, attendance, and student report cards
• Participate in monthly or bi-monthly community service projects

Benefits

• Training
• Stipend
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Living Allowance

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations