Description
Project POWER stands for Putting Opportunity Within Everyone’s Reach. We are seeking dedicated individuals to fill 6 full time Academic Enrichment Specialists positions to provide increased enrichment and mentoring services to vulnerable youth in western North Carolina. Each member will serve 1700 hours during a 11.5 month term.
Academic Enrichment Specialists will provide one-to-one mentoring, small group tutoring/homework assistance, develop trainings in conflict resolutions skills, manage volunteers, provide community outreach, and more to ensure area nonprofits and schools support at-risk youth and families in accessing basic needs services and quality education in Asheville City, Buncombe County, Madison County, and Henderson County.
Academic Enrichment Specialists will:
- Provide specialized academic enrichment activities for at-risk youth by offering classroom assistance during the school day and after-school assistance in learning centers.
- Provide homework assistance
- Mentor children through service learning
- Provide assistance with reading and math interventions
- Recruit, train, and support volunteers who provide services along with AmeriCorps members.
- Increase at-risk youth’s ability to connect with their community through service and volunteering.
- Plan and lead summer camp activities
Other Duties
• Assist in collecting and recording data regarding volunteer participation and service and families served
Partner Agencies for PPAC Member Placements include:
Children First/Communities In Schools
FEAST
In-Real Life After-School
Rainbow Community School
Project POWER stands for Putting Opportunity Within Everyone’s Reach. We are seeking dedicated individuals to fill 6 full time Academic Enrichment Specialists positions to provide increased enrichment and mentoring services to vulnerable youth in western North Carolina. Each member will serve 1700 hours during a 11.5 month term.
Academic Enrichment Specialists will provide one-to-one mentoring, small group tutoring/homework assistance, develop trainings in conflict resolutions skills, manage volunteers, provide community outreach, and more to ensure area nonprofits and schools support at-risk youth and families in accessing basic needs services and quality education in Asheville City, Buncombe County, Madison County, and Henderson County.
Academic Enrichment Specialists will:
- Provide specialized academic enrichment activities for at-risk youth by offering classroom assistance during the school day and after-school assistance in learning centers.
- Provide homework assistance
- Mentor children through service learning
- Provide assistance with reading and math interventions
- Recruit, train, and support volunteers who provide services along with AmeriCorps members.
- Increase at-risk youth’s ability to connect with their community through service and volunteering.
- Plan and lead summer camp activities
Other Duties
• Assist in collecting and recording data regarding volunteer participation and service and families served
Partner Agencies for PPAC Member Placements include:
Children First/Communities In Schools
FEAST
In-Real Life After-School
Rainbow Community School
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Living Allowance
$1600
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$1600 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Stipend, Training
Additional Benefits
Mileage Reimbursement and SNAP Eligibility
Professional Development and Training Opportunities: Disaster Preparedness, CPR/First Aid/AED, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Workshops, Poverty Simulation, Grant Writing Training, Tutoring Techniques, and more.
Education Benefits
College Degree, GED/High School Diploma
Education Requirements
High School Graduate
Desired Languages
English, Spanish
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Uniforms provided and required
Subject to criminal background check
Age Requirement
17 - 99