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AmeriCorps, Full time Tutor

Employer
Hands On Atlanta
Location
West Midtown
Salary
Semi Monthly, Livng allowance
Closing date
May 9, 2019

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Focus Areas
Education, Philanthropy / Social Responsibility, Youth Development
Job Function
Education / Teaching
Position Type
Full Time
Degree Level
Some college
Experience Level
Entry-level

Job Details

 Are you deeply committed to addressing educational inequities? Can you engage children in interactive, educational and enriching activities? Are you patient, creative, flexible, and resilient? Are you a life-long volunteer who’s not afraid to get your hands dirty? Do you love working with youth? Are you an ardent learner who’s always looking to improve? Can you play nice with children, parents, and school and community leaders?

We Have:

• A 30-year history performing at the forefront of education and the volunteer movement

• A team of fun, top-performing, service-nerds

• An open mind for new ideas and methods

• Programs that are impacting thousands of at-risk youth across Atlanta

• Nationally competitive funding from the Corporation for National Community Service in support of our AmeriCorps program.

 

You Have: Passion and dedication for service and education. You might describe yourself as ambitious, resilient, and a positive force. You are interested in getting your hands dirty in all aspects of our AmeriCorps program, from being a role model to students to being an engaged participant in the AmeriCorps cohort.

 

Responsibilities: Major areas of responsibility for the AmeriCorps Full-Time Tutor position include:

• Tutor small groups of students at an elementary or middle school with the goal of growing students’ proficiency in ELA and/or math.

• Track student progress through maintaining detailed and accurate records of tutoring sessions. Submit timely progress reports of student data using Hands On Atlanta’s internal software and assist collecting broader student data sets as needed.

• Support teachers and school administrators by assisting students, co-planning lessons, leading learning activities, and participating in school events

 • Promote and conduct outreach for Discovery, our Saturday enrichment program, to increase student participation and assist in curriculum development.

• Attend Discovery and engage with community volunteers up to 10 Saturdays over the school year. This includes helping with volunteer recruitment and recognition, sign-in, lesson facilitation, and student support.

• Coordinate and support volunteers during national and local days of service, including MLK Day and Hands On Atlanta Day.

• Create and maintain a “service journal” to capture reflections and stories of impact.

• Participate in AmeriCorps trainings and development days, and complete a Leadership/Legacy project at the end of your service term.

• Be an engaged member of the Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps cohort and a service leader at your host school.

 

OK, let’s talk: To land this gig, please submit your resume highlighting your relevant academic, professional and service experience, and a cover letter highlighting why you want to join the Hands On Atlanta program.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hands On Atlanta provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Hands On Atlanta complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

In order to be eligible to serve as a full-time Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps member, you must meet these eligibility requirements at the start of service.

• Able to commit to completing 1700 hours of full-time service over 10 months

• Have a bachelor’s degree or are currently pursuing your bachelor’s

• Able to clear state and federal background checks, as well as NSOPW check Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Nationals or Lawful Permanent Residents of the U.S.

 

Preferred Experience Ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• Volunteer/community service experience in schools and/or nonprofits, and with children

• Demonstrated leadership ability

• Adaptability and perseverance in the face of obstacles

• Strong interpersonal skills

• High level of professionalism

• Ability to maintain positive and respectful rapport with students, parents, and community members

• Able to seek out and work effectively with others who have diverse perspectives, talents, and backgrounds; contribute to a team climate in which differences are valued and supported

• Effective communication skills, including comfort with public speaking

• Highly organized; ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and achieve goals in a face-paced environment

Ability to create thoughtful and thorough documentation of interactions with children, parents, and volunteers

• Eagerness to learn, contribute, and grow

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to navigate in and around greater Atlanta

Recruitment Process

The application process is on a rolling basis March-July 2019. We encourage applicants to apply early. Please visit our website for more details. Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a phone screen and a subset of candidates screened over the phone will be invited for a group interview. Special accommodations will be made for out of state candidates. The Corporation for National and Community Service requires a separate online application. A select group of final candidates, who have participated in a networking/group interview, will be invited to complete the CNCS application. After completion of this application Finalists will be invited for a final interview with leaders of the Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps team and asked to submit references.

 

Company

VISION

Atlanta is the most civically engaged and equitable community in the world.

MISSION

We mobilize the Atlanta community to tackle our city’s most pressing needs.

Company info
Website
Telephone
(404) 979-2800
Location
384 Northyards Blvd NW
Atlanta
GA
30313
United States

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