LAYC-DC Education Program

LAYC-DC Ameri Corps members serve the communities by working as Youth Developers serving elementary, middle, high schools, and young adult youth. LAYC-DC Ameri Corps Education Department has 7 Ameri Corps positions available that will provide support to either our After School Programs, Community Schools Programs and College Access Program. We have 3 Full Time Positions (9am-6pm) and 4 Part Time Positions (12pm-6pm) LAYC’s Ameri Corps members will serve the communities by working as Youth Developers in one of our education programs:
After School Programs OR College Access + Community Schools. Ameri Corps members will be responsible to build healthy mentoring relationships with our youth, provide academic support, wrap around service support, data entry, and participate in trainings and professional developments. Members also host numerous events to foster relationships among LAYC staff, youth, and parents including parent orientations, field trips, and special school events.

In addition to each member's program-based responsibilities, members will also complete two service projects throughout the year.

Ameri Corps members will serve as Youth Developers in one of three education programs:
After School Programs or Community School's Program + College Access Essential Responsibilities*

• Build mentorship relationships with students in a less formal setting.
• Facilitate workshops, activities, or lessons according to age that build academic/life/social/emotional skills & empower youth.
• Participate in trainings and certifications on critical aspects of youth development.
• Provide wrap around service support to our youth and families.
• Receive hands-on supervision to guide you through your learning process.
• Learn how to collect accurate data to track the effectiveness of our program.
• As a team, members complete a minimum of 2 service projects and recruit 60 volunteers.

* Other responsibilities vary based on position area focus. Two focus areas:
College Access and After School/Academic Support

Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Transportation Assistance , Training .

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours.

Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education .

Communications , Conflict Resolution , Education , Public Speaking , Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , General Skills , Social Services , Team Work .

Program Type:
Ameri Corps State / National

Program: LAYC-DC Education Program 26-27

Program Start/End Date: 09/28/2026 - 09/30/2027

Work Schedule:

Full Time

Education level:
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement:
Minimum: 17 Maximum:
None

Program Locations: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Washington/Baltimore

Accepting Applications:
From 09/15/2026 To 10/03/2026

Contact:
Efrain Ramirez

1419 Columbia Rd NW

Washington DC 20009

(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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