The AmeriCorps Program Site Lead will support academic and enrichment activities in the after-school programming and ASAS data collection and evaluation effort in six (6) Title 1 public schools in Wards 6, 7 and 8 in Washington, DC. At the end of the program year, the AmeriCorps members will be responsible for having increased 150 middle school students' academic performance, high school awareness, college exposure, interest in and awareness of careers, as well as increased knowledge of healthy nutrition and fitness impact on students' life. The AmeriCorps members will leverage an additional ten volunteers who will be engaged in supporting students and programming for service projects. In addition, the AmeriCorps members will assist with the collection of data (daily attendance and students' surveys) for program evaluation purposes.
Service Activities
• Collaborate with school-day teachers to ensure that students have current homework assignments to complete during the after-school session.
• Collaborate with school counselors on school day issues that may affect the after-school day.
• Assist Site Coordinator in planning logistics of field trips for students
• Assist Site Coordinator to ensure site visuals (bulletin board, branding materials) are kept up-to-date and in good condition.
• Assist Site Coordinator to ensure that site materials (office supplies, enrollment forms, club supplies) are kept on-hand and updated as necessary.
• Assist the Site Coordinator in recruitment efforts to ensure that the program reaches or exceeds its attendance goal.
• Assist with program implementation at all ASAS sites as needed
Community Need Addressed
After-School All-Stars provides programs and transformative opportunities that help students develop the skills, knowledge, and habits needed to succeed in life, school, and their future career. We deliver comprehensive, community-oriented programs to under-resourced students in five program areas: Visual Arts, STEM, Career Exploration, Academic Readiness, and Health and Fitness.
Position Outcomes
Youth will show measurable behavioral and knowledge gains in the five program areas: Visual Arts, STEM, Career Exploration, Academic Readiness, and Health and Fitness.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance
Education Benefits
College Degree, GED/High School Diploma
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Improvise
Teamwork
Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment