AmeriCorps Student Success Program Member - Ogden, Alpine, and Granite School Districts

Overview

Closing Date: Open Until Filled - must start in  academic school year.

Job Title: Ameri Corps Student Success Program Member

United Way of Northern Utah is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving Weber, Morgan, and Box Elder counties. Its mission is to unite people and organizations to build a healthy, stable, and well-educated community where individuals, families, and neighborhoods thrive.

Modeled after the Peace Corps, Ameri Corps is a national program that enables people to contribute to the betterment of their community while gaining experience, receiving a regular living allowance, and earning an education award to help pay for college expenses.

Principal or other designated on-site supervisor as well as Director of the Ameri Corps Student Success Program.

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The Ameri Corps Student Success Program seeks Ameri Corps Members to provide one-on-one support for students at their assigned schools throughout Utah. Members help students feel more excited about school and learning, gain confidence, and improve school performance. Members receive training and support to gain marketable skills and experience and prepare for a lifetime of meaningful contributions.

Ameri Corps Members serve in elementary and secondary schools throughout Utah. They provide one-on-one and/or small group intervention support with a caseload of specific students identified by the school/district.

Please apply Via this Form.

Ameri Corps Members' responsibilities vary depending on the needs of the students and schools where they serve. The duties and responsibilities of each member are determined by the service site. Members serve during weekdays on-site following the school schedule and calendar. Responsibilities and duties may include any or all of the following:

• Promoting student attendance and implementing improvement strategies
• Providing or arranging for one-on-one tutoring and other academic supports
• Promoting and providing social emotional learning support
• Connecting students and families with community resources to help meet basic needs
• Enhancing school-family connections and assisting with home visits as needed
• Helping students set and achieve weekly goals so they can take ownership of their academic and behavioral progress
• Recruiting and training volunteers to assist with one-on-one tutoring, mentoring or school events that focus on literacy, career and college options, family involvement, etc.

• Track intervention activities with a caseload of students, utilizing data tracking process (training will assist with this)
• Submit student data reports and other program assignments
• Attend and participate in initial and ongoing mandatory training
• Complete a minimum amount of service hours per month (determined by position type)
• Participate in National Days of Service (9/11 and MLK Day)
• Adhere to Ameri Corps policies and code of conduct

• High school graduate
• Age 18+ years
• US Citizen or lawful permanent resident
• High standards of professional ethics and conduct
• Desire to make a difference in your community
• Submit to and pass an FBI background check/sex offender check conducted prior to hire
• Basic computer skills preferred including experience with spreadsheets (training is available)
• Able to serve during typical school hours and onsite in elementary or secondary schools
• Experience working with children or youth preferred
• Good organization and communication skills
• Punctual, reliable, and a team player

• Experience working with children or youth
• Interest in pursuing a career in education, social work, or another related field

$600-1200/month. Ameri Corps Members are National Service Members and not employees. Members receive a monthly living allowance during the service term determined by the position type. The living allowance ranges from $600-$1200/month.

• Part-Time: 900 hours – 35-40 hours/week; 10 month term; approximately $1,200 monthly living allowance
• Reduced Half-Time:…