AmeriCorps Expanded Learning Mentor/Tutor

AmeriCorps Expanded Learning Mentor Position Description

• Active Recess: Structured and organized activities facilitated by adults to encourage students in games/sports while building conflict resolution skills during the core day and after school.
• Members are assigned a daily game that they facilitate and engage with students, focusing on supporting positive student behaviors.

• Working with students who are academically below grade level in literacy and/or math skills.
• Tutoring: Lead daily 30-minute academic tutoring sessions with students 1-to-1, in pairs, or in small groups at least 4 days a week.
• Students will attend tutoring for half of the school year.
• Lesson plans are created and implemented by the Mentor and/or provided by the teacher or curriculum.

• Mentors will work with students who need additional support in skill development, relationship-building, and personal growth. 
• Lead 30-minute mentoring sessions with students 1-to-1, in pairs, or in small groups; one to two sessions per week. 
• Mentors will support the same students throughout the course of the school year.
• Lesson plans are created and implemented by the Mentor, utilizing the provided curriculum. 

• Expanded Learning programs support selected students beyond the classroom, outside the normal school day hours. Expanded Learning programs are often referred to as after-school programs.
• Support the after-school program, COOL School, through engaging with groups of students during the homework hour, leading physical, interpersonal, and enrichment activities.
• Members will support the student Spring Break and summer programs.

• Participate in training and professional development to improve quality services for youth
• Participate in National Service events to support the local community
  • Weekend Service Day- Inquire for more details. 

• Full Time, 10-month  commitment serving a minimum of 1200 hours - will include some weekends and evenings, additional service events to fulfill the AmeriCorps contractual service expectations.
  • 10 10-month contract Hours- Monday-Friday, 8am to 6 pm daily over 10 months.
  • Members are not expected to serve during days their school site is closed according to each district's specific school calendar.
• Service hours are expected to occur in-person at school sites, and EXL members are required to live within a reasonable commute distance from their school site.

• Must be at least 18 years of age (17 with parental approval)
• Clear criminal background check (DOJ and FBI; National Sex Offender Public Database)
• Submit a current, clear TB (tuberculosis) test
• Must have at least a high school diploma or a GED by the start date
• Must either be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States (Due to federal grant restrictions, we currently cannot accept DACA recipients)
• Passion for education and working with youth of all backgrounds
• Organized, responsible, flexible, motivated, and professional
• Strong personal standards of excellence, ethics and integrity
• Ability to be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all the program’s safety policies and rules

• Monthly Living Stipend of (10-month contract)
• Segal Education Award
• Health Benefits
• Eligibility for CalFresh (CA’s food stamp program)
• $250 Moving Stipend for applicants moving over 250 miles from the service site
• Federal Student Loan deferment and interest repayment
• Extensive Professional Development and experiential learning opportunities
• *Please note: the living stipend and education awards are taxable

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