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AmeriCorps Youth Educator -- Auburn, Wash.
Department: Education & Community Services
Reports To: Youth Tutoring and Resource Center Coordinator-Auburn
FLSA: No
Full-time-6-months- at least 900 hours
Compensation: $1,050 per month living stipend, plus $2,362 post-service education award
Age Requirement-18-25 years old (required for Washington Service Corps Independent Placements)
(See AmeriCorps Benefits-Requirements below)
Our mission is to help diverse communities of people with limited resources attain their goals for self-sufficiency, financial independence, health and community building. Many of our staff members are immigrants or refugees themselves, who provide interpretation, information and referral services, senior assistance, early childhood education, employment services, along with teaching English and computer skills.
The after-school program is a cornerstone to Neighborhood House’s commitment to youth services in public housing communities. We’re located in two public housing sites: Park Lake Homes in White Center and Burndale Homes in Auburn. We help young people develop positive attitudes towards school, succeed academically and socially, and become active in their local community. Kids attending cover a wide age range – from kindergarten to high school. The year-round after-school and summer program includes: homework tutoring, academic assistance; social and personal development activities; literacy development and arts enrichment; community service projects; and family engagement activities.
In this position you’ll work with children, youth and families from many different cultures and backgrounds. Nearly all come from refugee and immigrant families from Southeast Asia, East Africa, Eastern Europe and Latin America. For most families, English is not the first language spoken at home. All of our kids live below the federal poverty line.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one and small group academic support to youth.
- Lead and assist in the implementation of activities and events for students, families, staff, and volunteers.
- Maintain a safe, respectful and engaging environment for youth and adults.
- Recruit and support volunteer tutors.
- Assist with learning center facility.
- Develop and supervise field trips and community service opportunities.
- Build and foster relationships with schools and community-based organizations and resources to strengthen the diversity and effectiveness of our youth programs.
- Foster relationships with parents and other caregivers to support their children’s success.
- Maintain service records.
- Participate in staff meetings and trainings.
Qualifications
- College degree preferred; High School Diploma required with specific plans to attend/finish college
- Experience working with children/youth
- Highly positive and enthusiastic style capable of motivating others.
- Ability to articulate the value of education and learning.
- Knowledge and ability to assist students with their school work; secondary-level academic knowledge preferred.
- Ability to work as a team member in a multicultural organization and community.
- Knowledge of key computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, etc.).
- Must be self-starter, dependable, have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use good judgment as necessary.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes some evenings and weekends.
- Willingness to comply with established agency performance standards, which require productivity/personal responsibility, client/customer service-orientation and the maintenance of a professional demeanor.
- Washington State Patrol background and National Sex Offender Registry clearance.
- AmeriCorps members must complete First Aid certification, CPR certification, Child Abuse training and attain a Food Handlers Permit within 60 days of placement
To apply: contact Shak Sanders at 206-778-6011 or shaks@nhwa.org
AmeriCorps Member Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Modest Monthly living stipend of $1,050
- A $2,362 post-service education award
- Loan Forbearance
- Childcare assistance (if eligible)
- Training and skill building
AmeriCorps Member Requirements
- 6-month term of full time service. Member must serve a MINIMUM of 900 hours during the term of service.
- Member may have part-time job or attend school as long as it doesn’t interfere with schedule set at site
- Attend WSC member training conference (October 26-29)
- Must be 18-25 years of age at the start of the term.
- Must have high school diploma, GED or commit to obtaining one during the term of service.
- Pass criminal background check
- U.S. Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residence
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