CalSERVES AmeriCorps Mentor

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Position Title: Full-Time CalSERVES Mentor, 1700 Hr.

Service Term: August 2020 - June 2021

Reports to: Program Manager and Site Supervisor

Position Summary

This role provides an exciting opportunity to be part of an ambitious team working towards closing the achievement gap and removing barriers to learning for youth. Students are at the heart of our work. We are seeking a proactive, enthusiastic and independent CalSERVES Mentor to support the academic and social skills development of high-need students in local area schools. Our program partners with schools to identify students who would benefit from a positive, adult role model that can give targeted academic support as well as mentor students to be their most resilient selves.

Program Overview

The goal of the program is to provide comprehensive support to students who aren’t working at grade level by leading to improved performance and academic success. The program applies a layered approach implemented by the CalSERVES Mentors for K - 8 students. All students at the school site benefit from the support of organized collaborative games and conflict resolution during recess/break and lunch. Students in need of additional supports will be assessed and assigned targeted mentoring services in literacy, math, and/or Social Emotional Learning. The assessment process will look holistically at each student using a project-developed screening tool, which encompasses academic test scores, behavior data and input from teachers/staff.

Essential AmeriCorps Duties

School Climate:

• Plan and facilitate active recess activities and games during core day and after school recess/breaks and lunch times, focusing on supporting positive student behaviors
• Plan and lead classroom SEL (Social Emotional Learning) lessons and/or run "lunch bunch" sessions with students needing additional support

Mentoring: Mentors will be assigned one of the three roles below for the duration of their term of service at the school site.

• Literacy Mentor: Create and lead daily 30-minute literacy tutoring sessions with students 1-to-1, in pairs, or in small groups. Students selected will be academically below grade level and will work with the Mentor for half of the school year.
• Math Mentor: Create and lead daily 30-minute math tutoring sessions with students 1-to-1, in pairs, or in small groups. Students selected will be academically below grade level and will work with the Mentor for half of the school year.
• SEL Mentor: Create and lead SEL (Social Emotional Learning) sessions with students 1-to-1. Mentors will observe students in the core day classroom and pull out sessions will focus on developing student goals around building social skills and helping remove barriers to learning.

After School Support:

• Support the after school program daily via homework help and additional enriching activities

Leadership:

• Participate in training and professional development to improve quality services for youth
• Participate in National Service events to support the local community

Service Commitment

• Full time, eleven month commitment serving a minimum of 1700 hours, may include some evenings and weekends.
• Hours are generally Monday - Friday from 8:00 - 6:00PM (varies slightly by school site)

Areas of Responsibility

• Submit timesheets
• Administer students assessments
• Create and maintain positive relationships with school and program staff
• Submit 3 Great Stories in the OnCorps system during the program year
• Conform to regular, timely attendance requirements at the assigned service site during school hours, Monday-Friday
• Support the program through daily operational tasks

Benefits of Service

• Monthly stipend of $1,454.00 (1 st Year Member)
• Education Award of $6,195
• Health Benefits
• One-time $500 moving stipend for applicants who relocate 200 miles or more
• Possible student loan deferment
• Extensive Professional Development and experiential learning opportunities

Qualifications and Characteristics

• Must be at least 18 years of age (17 with parental approval)
• Clear criminal background check (DOJ and FBI; National Sex Offender Public Database).
• Submit current, clear TB (tuberculosis) test
• Must have at least a high school diploma or a GED by your start date, College degree preferred
• Must either be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
• Must not have more than 4 terms of service previously with AmeriCorps
• Organized, responsible, flexible, motivated and professional
• Ability to accept and incorporate constructive feedback from leaders and program staff
• Strong personal standards of excellence, ethics and integrity
• Must be able to adapt to change in work environment, accept criticism and feedback, effectively handle multiple tasks and competing demands, work cooperatively in group situations, and work actively to resolve conflicts
• Ability to create positive relationships with staff
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks
• Possess leadership and interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• An interest in and/or a background in community service and volunteerism
• Ability to be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the program’s safety policies and rules; and willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel
• Meet the program essential job functions; reasonable accommodations available upon request

To Apply

Please visit www.my.americorps.gov to create a profile.

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