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University of Notre Dame · 5 months ago

AmeriCorps Member serving in the Robinson Community Learning Center's Youth Development and Tutoring Programs

Notre Dame, IN

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

The University of Notre Dame is a vibrant, mission-driven community dedicated to fostering an environment of care and support. They are seeking an AmeriCorps Member to serve in the Robinson Community Learning Center's Youth Development and Tutoring Programs, where the member will assist in implementing educational programs, support youth development initiatives, and foster a healthy learning environment.

EducationHigher EducationService Industry

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist with implementation of RCLC after school tutoring and enrichment programs that run Monday-Friday, 2:30am-6:30pm, throughout the academic school year and summer

Gather, organize, and design resources for use in after school tutoring and enrichment classes, assist in tutor training and progress monitoring

Foster a healthy learning environment by attending to each child’s physical, social, emotional, and academic needs

Work with Youth Development Director to explore opportunities to expand existing youth programming to include additional activities, times, or sites. This may include developing and teaching enrichment classes

Oversee special projects as requested, and work with RCLC program staff to coordinate Youth Program special events

Train in and adhere to health, safety, and emergency care protocols and sanitation guidelines, creating an environment that fosters individual and group learning, and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum

Assist with program evaluation, which may include working with staff to ensure that attendance documentation and pre-post testing is completed at appropriate times and the results collected

Assist in recruiting/coordination of volunteers to participate in RCLC programs, and maintain ongoing communication with volunteers and Volunteer Coordinator. Support volunteers during/after RCLC activities

Support the documentation of RCLC program activities through photographs and text, and submit information regularly to the RCLC web site and social media

Oversee special projects as requested, and work with RCLC program staff to coordinate special events

Attend weekly AmeriCorps meetings at the RCLC

Qualification

Google Suite proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsPublic speakingExperience working with youthBilingual skillsSensitivityCompassionTeamworkFlexibility

Required

Excellent communication skills—-both oral and written

Interest in education, working with under-resourced families, and community development

Public speaking and the ability to teach/train others

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time

Proficiency in Google Suite and adeptness with various social media platforms

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Flexibility to work in a variety of settings

Sensitivity, compassion, and listening skills required to work with a diverse audience including: RCLC staff, volunteers, and fellow AmeriCorps members, Notre Dame and community partners, RCLC participants, ranging in age from early childhood through senior citizens, Neighborhood residents and families of RCLC youth

High School Diploma required

Preferred

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience working with youth

Bilingual skills a plus

Benefits

Living Allowance: The amount of the living allowance depends on the AmeriCorps member status and is divided into bi-monthly payments.

$21,000: Total living allowance for Full-time Members (1,700 hours of service)

$11,000: Total living allowance for Half-time Members (900 hours of service)

$5,000: Total living allowance for Quarter-time Members(450 hours of service)

$4,000: Total living allowance for Minimum-time Members (300 hours of service)

Education Award: After successfully completing the AmeriCorps term of service and enrolling in the National Service Trust, members are eligible to receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. Awards can be used to repay qualified student loans, pay current educational expenses at eligible institutions of higher education and training programs, or saved for up to 7 years for future educational use.

$7,395: Education award for Full-time Members (1,700 hours of service)

$3,697.50: Education award for for Half-time Members (900 hours of service)

$1,956.35: Education award for Quarter-time Members(450 hours of service)

$1,565.08: Education award for Minimum-time Members (300 hours of service)

Development Opportunities: Training and experience gained in education and workforce development. Possible professional certifications include: Child Development Associate (CDA) and Child and Youth Care Worker (CYC) Certification

Company

University of Notre Dame

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The University of Notre Dame is the premiere Catholic research university in the United States.

Founded in 1921

Notre Dame, Indiana, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://mendoza.nd.edu

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