The AmeriCorps Team Leader will lead 3 AmeriCorps Learning Coordinators in a year of service and assist with the implementation of STEM, Literacy and High-Yield Learning programming with the goal of increasing youth academic performance and engagement. This role includes monitoring and collecting data, researching activities to supplement programming, facilitating the planning and implementation of enrichment activities, and serving as a mentor to AmeriCorps Learning Coordinators. The AmeriCorps Team Leader will also support the vision and mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia through community outreach and volunteer engagement.
Service Activities
Assisting with the planning and leading of daily lessons and activities for Club members that contribute to BGCP’s culture of learning.
Establishing positive, trusting relationships with Club members by modeling positive adult-youth relationships and utilizing effective behavior management techniques.
Leading the AmeriCorps site team in gathering, recording and tracking program data related to youth participation, attendance and outcomes and consistently monitoring youth progress towards goals.
Supporting AmeriCorps Learning Coordinators in coordinating the Project Learn program model in the areas of STEM, Literacy Enrichment, and High-Yield Learning.
Serving as a role model, mentor and coach to AmeriCorps Learning Coordinators including modeling appropriate relationships with youth and leading academically engaging activities with youth.
Collaborating with fellow AmeriCorps Learning Coordinators to create an encouraging, academically-enriching environment for Club members of all ages.
Complete program-related tasks such as general upkeep of program spaces, assisting with Club transition times, and maintaining positive and professional interactions with staff, Club members and their families, and Club visitors.
Participating in all required trainings and community service activities, including but not limited to Member Orientation, AmeriCorps citizenship training, and Boys & Girls Club content-specific and youth development trainings.
Complying with all AmeriCorps and Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia policies regarding conduct and expectations.
Complying with Mandated Reporting policies and reporting any suspected Child Abuse or Neglect following the procedures mandated by the State of Pennsylvania.
Representing AmeriCorps and Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia in a manner that conveys professionalism, confidentiality, courtesy, fairness, personal integrity, and respect for others.
Community Need Addressed
The AmeriCorps Great Futures Program aims to provide academic support to youth participants at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia, bridging the gap between the resources available to the youth in Philadelphia’s impoverished communities versus wealthier surrounding areas. In the neighborhoods Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia serves, youth poverty rates average 53%, which puts our youth at risk for long-term consequences including academic, social and health issues. The public high schools in these neighborhoods have an average on-time graduation rate of 61%, and third grade reading proficiency scores are as low as 14%. Serving youth by providing necessary educational resources will help them stay in school and on track to high school graduation with the ultimate goal of reducing poverty in these communities.
Position Outcomes
• Program Implementation: The AmeriCorps Team Leader will improve the academic performance and attitudes toward learning of youth participants in the AmeriCorps Great Futures Program.
• Volunteer Management: The AmeriCorps Team Leader will build partnerships to strengthen STEM, Literacy and High-Yield Learning programming through community outreach.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Stipend
Education Benefits
CPR, First Aid, Literacy and STEM instruction
Skills you will gain
CPR, First Aid, Literacy instruction, STEM instruction, project management, classroom management,
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, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
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, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, 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