Next Step Teacher's Aide (AmeriCorps) - Full-Time

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St. Paul’s Community Development Corporation - SPCDC Next Step Workforce Development Program

The St. Paul’s Community Development Corporation (SPCDC) AmeriCorps Program is seeking passionate, social justice oriented candidates for its 2021-2022 program year.

AmeriCorps Members dedicate approximately one year of their life to serve communities throughout the United States that are in need of support. For this year of service, members earn a living stipend and education award.

Candidates will begin service during the month of September (or shortly thereafter) with a contracted end date of August 31, 2022. Full-time (FT) members must complete 1700 service hours. Half-time (HT) members must complete 900 service hours by the date stipulated.

About AmeriCorps:

AmeriCorps is the domestic version of the Peace Corps. Learn more about AmeriCorps: http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps

Purpose:

The purpose of this service position is to assist the Next Step Workforce Development Program and its comprehensive educational training - encompassing career counseling, job development, job training, workforce development, adult basic education, and case management services. The program’s goal is to enhance students’ academic skills so they can become self-sufficient and find gainful employment.

This AmeriCorps position does not duplicate or displace staff of agency or service site.

Service Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting with the coordination of student appointments with outside resources
• Providing one-on-one tutorials for students in need
• Observing classroom dynamics and becoming familiar with classroom routines, textbooks and materials, and the main topics of major subjects taught
• Co-teaching basic skills classes, and teaching in the absence of the instructor using educational best practices
• Referring students to case managers for services and resources, as needed
• Assisting with the coordination and implementation of special events
• Assisting in maintaining student classwork and homework assignments

Training and Evaluation:

• Attend the St. Paul’s Community Development Corporation and SPCDC Next Step Workforce Development Program Meetings
• Attend meetings, in-service training sessions identified by SPCDC Next Step Workforce Development Program
• Assist evaluators in gathering information related to program improvement
• Attend National Days of Service, AmeriCorps Week, and events sponsored by the New Jersey Commission on National and Community Service.

SPCDC offers its members different benefits based on a member’s level of commitment.

* Full-Time Members commit to serve 1700 hours (approximately 35-40 hours per week)

Position Type: Full-Time

Volunteer Hours to Complete: 1700

Total Stipend Amount for the Service Year: $15,210.00

Educational Award: $6,345.00

*Access to NJSCNCS Trainings, Professional Development Workshops, & Access to AmeriCorps Alumni Resources

*Participation in FREE End of the Year Trip to Washington D.C

Contact AmeriCorps Program for more information at service@stpaulscdcnj.org