4-H CAPITAL Full Time AmeriCorps Afterschool Instructor
ORGANIZATION: 4-H CAPITAL Project at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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4-H CAPITAL AmeriCorps members teach hands-on science activities in an afterschool setting at Title I elementary and middle schools in the Austin, TX area. Members serve at-risk youth during afterschool by providing hands-on, project based science programs in five core areas (Animal Science, Youth Gardening, Natural Resources, Engineering, and a wildcard curriculum). Full Time members lead classes 3-4 days a week and may assist another instructor 1 day a week. Members develop semester unit plans for each of their lead classes using a combination of predetermined lessons and lessons they create. Full Time members also serve on a morning assignment team and volunteer in an elementary school 2 mornings a week, and complete an independent project during the spring. Typical Full Time service hours are 9:00am - 6:00pm, Mon - Fri with an additional 40 hours of outreach required. Most programs run Mon-Thurs from 2:30-6:00pm; members should expect to teach at multiple school sites during the week (mileage is reimbursed between work sites). Fridays are used for planning, team meetings, service and program reporting, and trainings.
Requirements
Experience working with youth (experience leading groups of youth preferred)
Commit to a term of service August 17, 2015 - June 30, 2016
Serve a total of 1700 hours (40-42.5 hours a week)
Typical hours are Monday - Friday from 9am - 6pm
Have a car and driver’s license (or reliable transportation)
Must consent to 4 part criminal background check
A positive attitude and willingness to learn new things!
Benefits
Earn a living stipend of $12,530 ($598.45 paid twice a month)
Earn a Segal Education award of $5,645 after successful completion your service term
Student loans may qualify for forbearance during your term of service
Health insurance and childcare allowance provided
Apply online today! Visit my.americorps.gov and search for '4-H CAPITAL’ by name, or visit our website for a direct link to the application!
http://goo.gl/f6gd4D
Accepting Applications From: 12/01/2014 to 10/15/2015
Contact:
Miranda Wilson, AmeriCorps Project Coordinator
1600-B Smith Rd, Austin TX 78721 | 512-854-3191 | Miranda.Wilson@traviscountytx.gov
www.4-HCAPITAL.org | Facebook.com/4HCAPITAL | @4HCAPITAL
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About 4-H CAPITAL Project at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Location:
1600-B Smith Road, Austin, TX 78721, US
Mission Statement
4-H CAPITAL inspires youth to develop into inquiring scientists, citizens of character, partners in service, and engaged community members through participation in project-based learning experiences and collaborative community involvement.
Description
4-H CAPITAL provides high quality after-school enrichment programs that focus on science, engineering and technology. We provide hands-on learning experiences that not only help youth become successful adults but also reduce risk-taking behaviors that inhibit success. By establishing positive relationships with the youth we serve, 4-H CAPITAL allows our 4-H Club members to acquire science and inquiry-based knowledge and skills, build character, and develop life skills in a fun learning environment that will enable them to become self-directing, productive members of society.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1600-B Smith RoadAustin, TX 78721
DATE POSTED
April 26, 2017
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
- Teaching / Instruction
- Relationship Building
- STEM
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- August 17, 2015-June 30, 2016
- No intructional/teaching experience needed!