AmeriCorps Member serving Robinson Community Learning Center's Preschools

OPAC Projects, VP Public Affairs and Communication

• Temporary

The University of Notre Dame is more than a workplace! We are a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported. Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Here, you will find a deep sense of belonging, a culture that prioritizes well-being, and the opportunity to grow your career while being a force for good in the world.

Whether contributing to world-class research, shaping the student experience, or supporting the University’s mission in other ways, you will be part of a dedicated team working to make a meaningful impact on campus and beyond. At Notre Dame, your work matters, and so do you!

The Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) is an off-campus educational initiative of the University of Notre Dame that champions South Bend by promoting innovation and excellence. As a force multiplier, the Robinson Center leverages community and Notre Dame partners to provide educational opportunities for all ages, enhance existing systems, and build individual and regional capacity. Ameri Corps members serving at RCLC share in the center’s commitment to hospitality, education, partnership, civic engagement, and sustainability.

Ameri Corps’ mission is to bring Americans together by strengthening communities. RCLC programs in which Ameri Corps members are placed include: preschool classrooms, after school tutoring and enrichment programs, Shakespeare and drama integration, senior outreach, La Casa de Amistad partnership and the Moreau College Initiative at the Westville Correctional Facility.

Ameri Corps members serving in the preschool serve in one of two RCLC preschool sites: RCLC Main Campus Preschool (1004 N Eddy Street, South Bend, IN 46617) and RCLC Sunnyside Preschool (115 S. Frances Street, South Bend, IN 46617).

Specific

Responsibilities Include:

Assist with implementation of RCLC daily preschool programs that run Monday-Friday, 8:30am-2:30pm, throughout the academic school year and summer, and serve 15 children, ages 3-5 years.

Foster a healthy learning environment by attending to each child’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development in a nurturing and language/literacy-rich environment.

Train in and adhere to health, safety, and emergency care protocols and sanitation guidelines, creating an environment that fosters individual and group learning, and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Work with RCLC Program Director to explore opportunities to expand existing programming to include additional activities, times, or sites.

Assist with program evaluation, which may include working with staff to ensure that pre-post testing is completed at appropriate times and the results collected, and distributing/collecting evaluation surveys.

Assist in recruiting/coordination of volunteers to participate in RCLC programs, and maintain ongoing communication with volunteers and Volunteer Coordinator. Support volunteers during/after RCLC activities.

Support the documentation of RCLC program activities through photographs and text, and submit information regularly to the RCLC web site and social media.

Oversee special projects as requested, and work with RCLC program staff to coordinate special events.

Attend weekly Ameri Corps meetings at the RCLC.

Benefits: (Important: Please indicate in the cover letter which Ameri Corps member status you are seeking)

Living Allowance:
The amount of the living allowance depends on the Ameri Corps…