Become a math or science tutor in Los Angeles with EnCorps and AmeriCorps

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The EnCorps STEM Expert Tutors program will focus on improving math and science literacy for low-income high school students in Los Angeles county. Our tutors will work in five high-needs AmeriCorps member placement sites located in Huntington Park, South Central/Watts, and Boyle Heights. Many Los Angeles County high school students are not meeting proficiency standards in math and science subjects. Low STEM literacy limits students’ opportunities to pursue college and careers in the 21st century. EnCorps STEM Expert Tutors will provide academic assistance to high-needs high school students, currently underperforming in math and science subjects. Our Tutors will provide students with access to education that will help them break the cycle of poverty, pursue higher education and secure jobs in the 21st century.

Member Duties:

As a STEM Expert tutor, you will support with increasing the comprehension of high school math and science concepts by collaborating with the staff and other AmeriCorps members at your Program Partner Site. Your goal is to create an environment that will enrich the lives of the students we are serving by providing engaging and supportive content. EnCorps’ AmeriCorps will provide you with valuable assistance and support, enabling you to:

• Use mock SAT and ACT assessments as a measurement tool for supporting individual students

• Work directly with high school students, to increase their math and science literacy skills.
• Gain pedagogical and instructional tutoring knowledge via AmeriCorps member development opportunities

Benefits:

• Extensive Professional Development
• Modest Bi-Weekly Living Allowance ($181.81 bi-weekly for 300-hour commitment)
• Education Award to be used towards student loans, advanced degree, or any other educational experience ($1,311.11 for 300-hour service term)
• Eligible student loan forbearance

In becoming an EnCorps’ AmeriCorps member:

• You will complete a service year of 300-hours
• Average 15-20 hours per week of service
• Service hours are Monday-Friday 2:00 - 6:00 pm* *Occasional Saturdays may be required.
• Complete 2 National AmeriCorps Service Days
• Service Term ends July, 31st, 2020