General McLane School District Keystone SMILES AmeriCorps 26-27

Ameri Corps Full Time Position Details

to see how you will add to Keystone SMILES Ameri Corps Legacy

Documents needed to enroll:
Government Issued Photo , Signed Social Security Card, US Birth Certificate or another form of Proof of Citizenship.

Service Site Location(s):
General McLane School District

Schedule:

Monday – Friday - Full Time Daytime Hours (occasional evening / weekend hours)

Word for the host site: "Serving as an Ameri Corps member in the General McLane School District offers a meaningful opportunity to make a direct impact on students' academic growth while working within a supportive and collaborative school community. Members will play a vital role in providing one-on-one and small group instruction, helping students build confidence and achieve success. General McLane is committed to fostering a positive environment where Ameri Corps members are valued, supported, and able to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting difference."

- Steven Karns

Monthly Pretax Monthly Living Allowance:

1700 Hour Term: $2,600.00 (48 weeks)

Term Education Award:

1700 Hour Term: $7,395.00 (48 weeks)

• Additionally, loan forbearance (pause in loan payments) while serving in Ameri Corps
• Accrued interest while serving as an Ameri Corps member paid by Ameri Corps program
• Education Award Earned when term is successfully completed

Ameri Corps Responsibilities: (in addition to host site service)

• Plan and implement service-learning projects for students at host sites or in communities
• Attend monthly member meetings
• Complete virtual training to amplify service abilities
• Participate in National Service Days and planned events
• Create a service portfolio and track and report service outcomes
• Serve as an ambassador in your neighborhood and community
• Participate in a virtual pre-service training prior to serving at assigned host site

Loan Deferment & Interest Forbearance:
Individuals in approved Ameri Corps positions are eligible for forbearance for most federally guaranteed student loans. In addition, interest payments that accrue during service may be eligible for repayment by Ameri Corps. Generally, the Trust pays all interest for members serving full time who complete their term of service.

All members must participate in a two-day pre-service training their first and second day of service via virtual training.

Activities are concentrated in the following areas:

• School Readiness & Success
• Mentoring Youth through Service
• Academic support service
• Community Strengthening through Outreach Events and Special Projects
• STEM/STEAM/STREAM activities and service learning

What is Ameri Corps?

The national service movement that engages thousands of men and women of all ages and backgrounds in service often referred to as the domestic Peace Corps, aimed at meeting the needs in the areas of Education, Public Safety, Environment, and Human Services. Ameri Corps is much more than a service program. It is a movement that unites Americans to improve our neighborhoods and our lives.

In communities large and small throughout America, Ameri Corps Members are taking responsibility, learning valuable skills, and helping their friends and neighbors and Getting Things Done! Ameri Corps is part of a tradition of service, and it represents America at its best - making a lasting difference while promoting the values of community, responsibility, and opportunity.

To learn more about Ameri Corps and the benefits visit the National Recruitment website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./serve