Minimum Time AmeriCorps Members at Riverton Elementary School

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The LearningWorks AIMS HIGH AmeriCorps Program is offering a unique opportunity for college students to spend summer break gaining professional experience while also impacting young students in the greater Portland, Jay, and North Anson communities. The program is seeking people with the enthusiasm and energy to become AmeriCorps members and serve students in a variety of academic and recreational activities from June to August. These activities may include anything from working with students in one of the school gardens to supporting math and literacy interventions at summer school. Members also have access to a number of training and professional development opportunities. Completing a summer term of service with AmeriCorps is a great way for students of all majors and backgrounds to get firsthand experience while still in school. Members who successfully complete their term receive an education award for qualified student loan debt or future tuition costs. Positions are available at schools in the Spruce Mountain, Carrabec, Portland, and South Portland school districts.

Qualifications:

• Self-motivated with a high degree of flexibility.
• Ability to communicate with school staff and teachers, and take direction for service activities.
• Ability to manage time, set priorities, plan & implement projects effectively.
• Be willing to have a full FBI and SBI background check as well as a National Sex Offender Search check.
• Be at least 17 years of age at the time of enrollment.
• Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Submit timesheets every two weeks.

Essential Functionsinclude the ability to:

• Work and effectively communicate with teachers and administrators
• Tutor, mentor and nurture students
• Aid teachers and enrich learning through grade-level classroom assistance.
• Engage parents and family members in students’ education.
• Speak clearly and effectively to groups (large & small).
• Work independently as well as part of a team.
• Use basic computer software such as Microsoft Office and navigate the internet.
• Be able to serve consistently and reliably.
• Abide by all AmeriCorps service rules and service provisions.

Desired Functions include ability to:

• Recruit and manage volunteers.
• Conduct community and parent outreach.
• Promote and support service-learning.
• Develop and execute enrichment activities and lesson plans.

Training that AIMS HIGH Members will participate in:

• Program orientation
• Monthly team meetings
• AmeriCorps training and events with the Maine State Commission for Community Service
• Community service activities
• Other events as assigned including meetings or functions on evenings or weekends

Benefits and Terms:

• Upon successful completion of a term of service, eligible members receive an education award of an amount up to $1,212. The education award can be used to repay qualified student loans or for further education in an accredited institution of higher learning, vocational or trade school. The education award is taxable in the year that it is used.
• Loan forbearance. (After successful completion of a term of service, AmeriCorps may pay a portion or all of the accrued interest on qualified loans, which is taxable.)
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between program sites, meetings and/or assignments.
• Professional development, trainings and networking opportunities.

Please note: LearningWorks AIMS HIGH AmeriCorps members commit to 300 hours of service for the contract dates and other terms. For more information about Member service, visit the AmeriCorps website at www.americorps.gov.

This project is sponsored by the Maine Commission for Community Service (MCCS). MCCS builds capacity and sustainability in Maine’s volunteer and service communities. Funding for the LearningWorks-AmeriCorps AIMS HIGH program is provided by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Accommodation arrangements must be requested in advance by contacting LW AIMS HIGH Director at eschechter@learningworks.me.