Description
This part-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 develop a strong school culture around recess by influencing, motivating, and building rapport with faculty, administrators, parents, and volunteers.
Members commit to serving a full school year of at least 450 hours. Members are on-site at a school for about 25 hours per week throughout the school year; serving for approximately four to five hours per day, four to five days per week. Members typically start service in December and serve until the end of the school year.
Playworks AmeriCorps Members currently serve in 23 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 part-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 develop a strong school culture around recess by influencing, motivating, and building rapport with faculty, administrators, parents, and volunteers.
Members commit to serving a full school year of at least 450 hours. Members are on-site at a school for about 25 hours per week throughout the school year; serving for approximately four to five hours per day, four to five days per week. Members typically start service in December and serve until the end of the school year.
Playworks AmeriCorps Members currently serve in 23 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
$530
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$1050 monthly
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance, Training
Education Requirements
GED
Desired Certifications or Qualifications
Be at least 18 years of age and have US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status
High school diploma or equivalent
Demonstrated experience leading and/or teaching groups of children with the ability to engage and inspire youth
Demonstrated commitment to national and community service
Dedicated to completing a full year of service (typically a 6 month school year and 900 hours of service)
Experience interacting with diverse communities and the ability to integrate into and existing school community
Knowledge of computer and internet based programs for use in communication and record keeping requirements
Access to reliable transportation (public transportation or personal transport) to/from assigned school
Candidates must clear a National Sex Offender Public Registry, State criminal check, and FBI background check
Successful completion of TB test (upon hire)
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check