Professional Development Coordinator

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Recruiting Organization: The Oaks Academy

We are seeking a VISTA member to streamline the wide array of professional learning resources we have available for teachers. Focused on a variety of topics, these resources help teachers grow in their ability to provide effective student and family support (i.e. training on trauma-informed care, unconscious bias, and social-emotional learning). The Oaks has grown from a handful of teachers to almost 200 faculty and staff in a short amount of time. This VISTA member will work closely with the Director of Academic Programs to ensure training resources are well-organized and easily accessible to all teachers. This work will not only help to attract and retain high-quality faculty and staff, but also help to better support economically disadvantaged students and families. Ideal VISTA candidates would have an interest in gaining valuable experience at a growing, mission-driven school.

About AmeriCorps VISTA

Since 1965, the AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) program’s mission has been to strengthen organizations that alleviate poverty through volunteering and the mobilization of resources. The purpose of the VISTA program at The Oaks is to effectively serve families in poverty. Known as the "Domestic Peace Corps," VISTA offers citizens the opportunity to serve nonprofit organizations while gaining valuable on-the-job skills and experience. VISTA Program employment requires a full-time commitment (40 hours per week) for 12 months.

About The Oaks Academy

The Oaks is a Pre-K through 8th-grade Christ-centered* school with three campuses in Indianapolis, close to the Monon Trail, multiple city parks, and vibrant downtown communities. The Oaks serves an intentionally diverse student body - both racially and socioeconomically. Approximately 50 percent of students are white and 50 percent of students are people of color. Fifty percent of the 973 students live in low-income households, and The Oaks provides them with over $3 million in need-based scholarships. This commitment to creating a balanced mixed-race and mixed-income community since the beginning is a model that research has shown to benefit all.

* There is no religious affiliation required of participants in the AmeriCorps VISTA program and no political activity is allowed due to the program’s affiliation with the federal government.

VISTA Program Benefits

• VISTA Living Allowance: ~ $1,150 per month
• VISTA Health Benefit Program
• VISTA Training: Pre-Service Orientation, On-site Orientation
• Relocation Assistance (~$750 if moving more than 50 miles)
• Leave of Absence: 10 personal, 10 medical days off
• Life Insurance, if requested
• Public Assistance, if eligible
• End of Service Benefits (Pending successful completion of 12-month service)
• ~ $6,500 Education Award & Federal Student Loan Forbearance OR $1,800 Cash Stipend
• Non-Competitive Eligibility for Federal Agency Employment

Other Benefits

• Time off for observed holidays
• Networking opportunities
• Professional development opportunities
• Connect with other VISTA members at The Oaks and throughout Indianapolis
• Work alongside like-minded individuals

Learn more and apply at TheOaksAcademy.org/VISTA

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This opportunity is recurring