The City of Roswell AmeriCorps After School Project ("project") will support nonprofit partner STAR House Foundation in enhancing local after school programming. The project will operate in three Title I elementary schools in Roswell, serving participating students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. City of Roswell AmeriCorps After School Project members will serve as tutors, providing academic support to participating students, with an emphasis on building literacy proficiency, as well as assisting with homework, STEM activities and health and wellness programming. Interested parties may apply through the My AmeriCorps portal.
Service Activities
City of Roswell AmeriCorps After School Project members will be assigned to a specific after school site, and serve alongside the site director and staff to tutor and provide academic support to participating students, with an emphasis on building literacy proficiency, as well as improving overall academic performance.
Members must be available to serve in an after school setting during the hours of 2-5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, concurrent with the Fulton County Schools calendar.
Members will provide a minimum of 60-90 minutes of literacy and other academic instruction daily, to include the provision of homework support, help with STEM activities and health and wellness programming, allowing for transitions between activities.
Members will report on individual, academic progress observed during tutoring, and may also help with measurement of overall progress toward project goals, for example, by conducting literacy curriculum assessments.
Members will assist with family engagement through meetings and information sessions with parents of participating students, and will recruit volunteer(s) to help the project's nonprofit partner.
Members will also serve the larger community on National Days of Service.
Additional training will be required for all project members to include curriculum, health and safety and mandated reporter training. CPR/First Aid training is encouraged and will be provided where possible. Members will be instructed in virtual tutoring should it become necessary and a viable option.
Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, is expected to be required consistent with school and/or partner mandates. Members will also wear the AmeriCorps logo while serving.
Community Need Addressed
Additional academic support, with a focus on early literacy.
Position Outcomes
Increased literacy proficiency, helping to address long term academic success.
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance, Training
Applicants to the City of Roswell AmeriCorps After School Project who are attending college may wish to check whether their school or program will allow for experiential learning hours/credits as a result of participation. AmeriCorps members may qualify for federal student loan forbearance during their service term, and AmeriCorps members age 55+ who do not wish to use the education award for themselves, may transfer the award to a family member. In addition to initial, required trainings, professional learning opportunities will be offered, as will a Member Assistance Program (MAP).
Education Benefits
Health and safety and mandated reporter training. CPR/First Aid training.
Skills you will gain
Skills in early education, tutoring for literacy, and after school programming.
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Turn taking
Creativity & Problem Solving
Capable of generating possible solutions, Provide relevant expertise
Teamwork
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
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 plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, 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 the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment