The need for academic and social/emotional support is more significant than ever from the learning loss and social isolation while schools were in remote learning during the pandemic. Elev8 Academic Tutors are placed at a K-12 school in Oakland, Union City, or Emeryville to tutor and mentor a cohort of 5 to 10 students. Members will participate in an extensive orientation before starting at their school site and will continue to receive ongoing professional development and support throughout the service year from a dedicated coach. Coaches will help members identify students at their school site who will most benefit from individual and small group tutoring.
Service Activities
Day Time Intervention:
During the school day members will provide targeted academic support to students in small group and one-on-one instruction. Members will have opportunities to build relationships with teachers and school administrators, and collaborate with other members in developing strategies to best support students.
After School Program:
During the Elev8 After School program members continue to work with students at their school site and implement daily curriculum, including academic content, social-emotional learning opportunities, and enrichment activities. Members also build and maintain a safe and supportive learning environment, while engaging families and the community.
Orientation and Ongoing Training:
Members participate in a variety of professional development trainings and service events throughout the year. Safe Passages staff are experienced educators and provide ongoing support to help guide members in selecting appropriate activities and lessons.
Community Need Addressed
Safe Passages AmeriCorps members serve at K-12 schools in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods where students, particularly students of color, are more likely to experience low academic achievement, high dropout rates, and high levels of involvement with the juvenile justice system. COVID 19 has increased the health, economic, and education disparities in these neighborhoods due to high levels of learning loss during shelter-in-place periods and social emotional development loss from 18 months of limited social interaction for children and youth. Members will help students make up learning loss with individualized tutoring and support, as well help students transition back to in-person learning with social/emotional support and mentoring.
Position Outcomes
High-need K-12 students will increase literacy, math, and social/emotional skills
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Public Assistance application support, health coverage (full-time members only), transportation stipend, rental assistance for members who qualify for CalFresh
Skills you will gain
Literacy and Math tutoring, Social/Emotional programming, Lesson Planning, Classroom Management Techniques
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, 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, Turn taking
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
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, 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, 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