Learning Links Afterschool Program Mentor
- Full-Time
- Washington, DC
- AmeriCorps
- Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Learning Links Afterschool Program Mentor
Aspire!'s flagship Learning ROCKS! Program supports upper-elementary students' general academic achievement and social-emotional development, placing a heavy emphasis on helping students to develop both their reading skills and a love of reading. The Learning ROCKS! program achieves real results for more than 100 3rd-5th grade students at risk of falling into the achievement gap through daily afterschool and summer programs. Each year, more than 90% of our students improve their reading instructional levels. The Learning Links AmeriCorps Program provides a critical link across the three main aspects of a child’s daily experience: at school; after school and in the summer; and at home/in the community. Toward this end, Aspire partners closely with and supports both schools and parents. Furthermore, we partner with AmeriCorps to host individuals (AmeriCorps Members) who want to server their community by mentoring children in our program. AmeriCorps Members are an integral part of the Learning ROCKS! Program, actively planning weekly schedules, implementing lesson plans, leading literature circles and homework groups, and more. Each AmeriCorps Member will work closely with their team to implement the Learning ROCKS! Program, providing expanded learning opportunities to students.
Member Duties : - Plan & implement Learning ROCKS! program lessons in collaboration with program staff & provide direct support to approximately 20-40 students each day, including appropriate supervision and assistance during homework completion time and recreational activities - Plan & implement full-day summer camp lessons, activities, guest speakers & field trips - Provide childcare, programming & other support to the Parent Connection program 1-2 evenings/month - Achieve program goals in close collaboration with the Program Manager and/or Site Coordinator & support program staff in collecting & maintaining program data - Provide meaningful guidance & support for Learning ROCKS! volunteers - Communicate with parents/guardians & visitors in a professional and meaningful manner - Actively contribute to a Community of Practice that identifies & refines best practices in child & youth programming - Participate in required AmeriCorps and/or National Days of Service projects
Program Benefits : Training , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Education , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring , Education , General Skills , First Aid , Conflict Resolution , Youth Development .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Learning Links Afterschool Program Mentor
Program Start/End Date
08/16/2021 - 08/15/2022
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations VIRGINIA Washington/Baltimore
LanguagesEnglish
Spanish, Arabic are helpful
Accepting Applications
From 08/15/2021 To 08/14/2022
Contact Kristy Milburn
PO Box 41318
Arlington VA 22204
703-379-6488
kristy@aspireafterschool.org
www.aspireafterschool.org
Listing ID 39823
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Aspire!'s flagship Learning ROCKS! Program supports upper-elementary students' general academic achievement and social-emotional development, placing a heavy emphasis on helping students to develop both their reading skills and a love of reading. The Learning ROCKS! program achieves real results for more than 100 3rd-5th grade students at risk of falling into the achievement gap through daily afterschool and summer programs. Each year, more than 90% of our students improve their reading instructional levels. The Learning Links AmeriCorps Program provides a critical link across the three main aspects of a child’s daily experience: at school; after school and in the summer; and at home/in the community. Toward this end, Aspire partners closely with and supports both schools and parents. Furthermore, we partner with AmeriCorps to host individuals (AmeriCorps Members) who want to server their community by mentoring children in our program. AmeriCorps Members are an integral part of the Learning ROCKS! Program, actively planning weekly schedules, implementing lesson plans, leading literature circles and homework groups, and more. Each AmeriCorps Member will work closely with their team to implement the Learning ROCKS! Program, providing expanded learning opportunities to students.
Member Duties : - Plan & implement Learning ROCKS! program lessons in collaboration with program staff & provide direct support to approximately 20-40 students each day, including appropriate supervision and assistance during homework completion time and recreational activities - Plan & implement full-day summer camp lessons, activities, guest speakers & field trips - Provide childcare, programming & other support to the Parent Connection program 1-2 evenings/month - Achieve program goals in close collaboration with the Program Manager and/or Site Coordinator & support program staff in collecting & maintaining program data - Provide meaningful guidance & support for Learning ROCKS! volunteers - Communicate with parents/guardians & visitors in a professional and meaningful manner - Actively contribute to a Community of Practice that identifies & refines best practices in child & youth programming - Participate in required AmeriCorps and/or National Days of Service projects
Program Benefits : Training , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Education , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring , Education , General Skills , First Aid , Conflict Resolution , Youth Development .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Learning Links Afterschool Program Mentor
Program Start/End Date
08/16/2021 - 08/15/2022
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations VIRGINIA Washington/Baltimore
LanguagesEnglish
Spanish, Arabic are helpful
Accepting Applications
From 08/15/2021 To 08/14/2022
Contact Kristy Milburn
PO Box 41318
Arlington VA 22204
703-379-6488
kristy@aspireafterschool.org
www.aspireafterschool.org
Listing ID 39823