Academic Tutor & SEL

The Sitka Ameri Corps Program works to address the high rates of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in rural Alaska by fostering strong developmental relationships with youth. Members support this mission through enrichment activities, academic assistance, mentoring, mental health support, and capacity building efforts. Members typically serve 36–40 hours per week in roles such as tutors, mentors, outreach workers, and community organizers.

Members live in shared co‑housing and help maintain a cooperative living environment. Up to 10% of service hours may be spent participating in community activities beyond the primary site—such as clubs, cultural events, tribal organizations, or community groups—to broaden cultural understanding and strengthen community relationships. Given Alaska’s geography and the community based nature of service, members commit to a full term of service, with preference for local applicants.

Leadership development is integral and includes training in self‑leadership, conflict resolution, and effective service delivery. Sitka is a walkable community, and members primarily travel by foot, bicycle, or public transit. Successful members communicate well with staff, adapt to changing needs, and maintain a collaborative, supportive approach. Strong communication skills—and appropriate gear for local weather—are essential for a positive service experience.

Consolidated Summary (1000 characters):
Ameri Corps members work in teams to build strong relationships with students, families, and staff, supporting enrichment and academic needs. Duties are set with administrators each year to address service gaps while staying supplemental to school staff. Members receive 2–4 weeks of training and collaborate closely with teachers. Key activities include tutoring, organization support, credit recovery assistance, supervising library spaces, supporting classroom groups, helping with enrichment projects, communicating with families, offering after school learning, maintaining office hours until 5 p.m., and representing Ameri Corps in uniform.

Summer service shifts to supporting Sitka Parks and Recreation programs, including camps and community activities, without replacing staff.

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Childcare assistance if eligible, Housing, Health Coverage.

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• Community and Economic Development
• Education
• Children/Youth
• Community Outreach

• General Skills
• Computers/Technology
• Writing/Editing
• Fund raising/Grant Writing
• First Aid
• Conflict Resolution
• Environment
• Community Organization
• Non‑Profit Management
• Communications
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Medicine
• Recruitment
• Disaster Services
• Business/Entrepreneur
• Public Health
• Trade/Construction
• Social Services
• Law
• Urban Planning
• Education
• Leadership
• Counseling
• Veterans
• Fine Arts/Crafts
• Architectural Planning
• Public Speaking
• Youth Development
• Team Work