Description
First4 AmeriCorps members will provide additional classroom support to strengthen existing trauma-informed classroom practices and strategies. These 5 reduced full-time (1200 hour) members will receive training to better understand concepts such as child development, poverty, ACEs, and trauma-informed teaching to support the social-emotional development of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
Additionally, as a means of sustainability for such a profound and important undertaking, First4 members will also participate in the recruitment of volunteers and creation of a legacy document and process to support future volunteers and AmeriCorps members.
First4 AmeriCorps members will provide additional classroom support to strengthen existing trauma-informed classroom practices and strategies. These 5 reduced full-time (1200 hour) members will receive training to better understand concepts such as child development, poverty, ACEs, and trauma-informed teaching to support the social-emotional development of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
Additionally, as a means of sustainability for such a profound and important undertaking, First4 members will also participate in the recruitment of volunteers and creation of a legacy document and process to support future volunteers and AmeriCorps members.
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Living Allowance
$900
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$1000 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
--38 hours/wk, Monday- Friday or Tuesday-Friday (depending on site placement)
--September 8 thru end of May (with normal vacation weeks and federal holidays off)
OR
--26 hours/wk, Monday- Friday
--September 8 thru beginning of August (with a week in December and federal holidays off)
Education Requirements
High School Graduate
Desired Certifications or Qualifications
desired but not required: experience with young children and/or child development; educational experience
Desired Languages
English, Spanish
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check