Description
Breakthrough Austin creates first-generation college graduates. The program admits students in middle school and makes a long-term commitment to helping them graduate from high school and college by providing academic summer programs, individualized academic support and enrichment and college-prep activities for students and families. Breakthrough Austin operates several summer sites located at The University of Texas, a campus in Manor Independent School District, and St. Andrew’s Episcopal school. Breakthrough seeks enthusiastic, creative, and successful high school and college students to teach and mentor during our academic summer sessions. Under the guidance of seasoned teaching professionals, high school and college students will teach English, math, social studies, or science to classes of eight to ten students. Teachers will also serve on committees, lead study skills lessons, and design Explorations (electives) classes for their students. All Breakthrough Austin summer teachers are AmeriCorps members for the duration of the program and low cost summer housing is available through a partnership with College Houses, Inc.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks and responsibilities
• Flexibility and openness to changing roles
• Ability to work on a team and be an active team member
• Responds well to constructive criticism and input on how to improve performance
• Effective tutoring and mentoring skills
• Willingness to learn and to attend all AmeriCorps trainings
• Commitment to working with youth and to community service
• Ability to manage several concurrent issues and solve problems effectively
• Ability to complete paperwork and meet deadlines
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
Breakthrough Austin creates first-generation college graduates. The program admits students in middle school and makes a long-term commitment to helping them graduate from high school and college by providing academic summer programs, individualized academic support and enrichment and college-prep activities for students and families. Breakthrough Austin operates several summer sites located at The University of Texas, a campus in Manor Independent School District, and St. Andrew’s Episcopal school. Breakthrough seeks enthusiastic, creative, and successful high school and college students to teach and mentor during our academic summer sessions. Under the guidance of seasoned teaching professionals, high school and college students will teach English, math, social studies, or science to classes of eight to ten students. Teachers will also serve on committees, lead study skills lessons, and design Explorations (electives) classes for their students. All Breakthrough Austin summer teachers are AmeriCorps members for the duration of the program and low cost summer housing is available through a partnership with College Houses, Inc.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks and responsibilities
• Flexibility and openness to changing roles
• Ability to work on a team and be an active team member
• Responds well to constructive criticism and input on how to improve performance
• Effective tutoring and mentoring skills
• Willingness to learn and to attend all AmeriCorps trainings
• Commitment to working with youth and to community service
• Ability to manage several concurrent issues and solve problems effectively
• Ability to complete paperwork and meet deadlines
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
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Living Allowance
$4250
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$4250 monthly
Benefits
College Credit, Education award upon successful completion of service, Housing, Living allowance, Training
Additional Benefits
Assistance securing on-campus housing
AmeriCorps Education Award - $1,612
Actual living allowance is $2000 total
Education Requirements
Less than High School Completed
Desired Languages
English, Spanish
Other Conditions
Subject to criminal background check