Description
This full-time Playworks AmeriCorps Member role brings healthy play and physical activity to low-income schools to create a positive environment for learning and teaching. Members are provided with extensive training and placed in an elementary school to work alongside teachers and school administrators to implement our on-site Playworks program. Members also generate community and family involvement in their school community by recruiting and supporting volunteers and facilitating community engagement activities.
Members commit to serving a full school year of at least 1200 hours. This position position typically requires more than 40 hours per week and includes night and weekend sports league and community engagement activities. Members typically start service in August, and serve until the end of the school year.
Playworks AmeriCorps Members currently serve in cities across the nation. For more information and to see what cities are currently recruiting AmeriCorps Members please visit:
http://www.playworks.org/coach
This full-time Playworks AmeriCorps Member role brings healthy play and physical activity to low-income schools to create a positive environment for learning and teaching. Members are provided with extensive training and placed in an elementary school to work alongside teachers and school administrators to implement our on-site Playworks program. Members also generate community and family involvement in their school community by recruiting and supporting volunteers and facilitating community engagement activities.
Members commit to serving a full school year of at least 1200 hours. This position position typically requires more than 40 hours per week and includes night and weekend sports league and community engagement activities. Members typically start service in August, and serve until the end of the school year.
Playworks AmeriCorps Members currently serve in cities across the nation. For more information and to see what cities are currently recruiting AmeriCorps Members please visit:
http://www.playworks.org/coach
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Living Allowance
$2300
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$2600 monthly
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
Modest living stipend paid out semi-monthly, with amounts varying by region
Medical health insurance at no cost
Access to Dental and Vision insurance at a low cost
Education award that can be used for eligible student loans, tuition, and other education related expenses after successful completion of your service year. More information here: www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/alumni/segal-americorps-education-award
Child care expense reimbursement if you qualify. Learn more: www.americorpschildcare.com
Enrollment as an AmeriCorps service member. For more information, visit www.americorps.gov
Leadership skill development and valuable experience for a career in education and youth development
Professional development opportunities
Making a lasting difference in children’s lives and your community
Education Benefits
GED/High School Diploma
Education Requirements
GED
Desired Certifications or Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
18 years of age or older
US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status
High school diploma or equivalent
Commitment to fulfilling your entire term of service with the ability to serve your scheduled hours consistently
An interest in volunteering, learning, and growing while giving back to the community
Candidates must clear a National Sex Offender Public Registry, State criminal check, and FBI background check
Nice to Have:
Experience working with or teaching groups of children with the ability to engage and inspire youth
Be an organized self-starter exhibiting good judgment with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and demands
Previous commitment to national and community service as demonstrated through volunteerism or other service work
Experience interacting with diverse communities and the ability to integrate into an existing school community
Ongoing access to reliable transportation to and from your assigned school
Demonstrated experience leading and/or teaching groups of children with the ability to engage and inspire youth
Knowledge of computer and internet based programs for use in communication and record keeping requirements
Desired Languages
English, Spanish
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check