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*Full-time AmeriCorps Position: Sept 1, 2023 - July 21, 2024*

Ready to make a difference to the kids in the Watsonville community, while gaining job skills and earning up to $10,000 for your education as an AmeriCorps member?

NDMVA teams serve with local partners to expand access to education and other social services. NDMV’s primary approach is to offer small-group and 1-on-1 instruction in K-12 schools, and have additional positions where members will conduct specialized outreach to improve access to necessary resources to local families. As a member, you will serve at a Pajaro Valley Elementary School for 11 months, full-time (up to 1700 hours), under the supervision of an on-site supervisor, and city Site Director.

Our members are a team of talented, diverse individuals committed to serving the community of Watsonville full-time for 11 months. Each member is placed at a primary service site, but is supported by their team regularly throughout the year as we come together for bi-weekly team development meetings, occasional Saturday service projects, team weekends, and NDA's Annual National MidYear Conference. The majority of our members choose to live in community with their team members during the service year in program housing in Watsonville which is subsidized by the program.

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The Notre Dame Mission Volunteers AmeriCorps (NDMVA) member is responsible for facilitating safe, in-person academic support for elementary students. The member will provide small group academic support and mentorship in daily classroom settings, and support for the after school Extended Learning Programs, overseen by an onsite supervisor. This person must be an effective communicator and team player with a positive attitude and an interest in leadership in order to ensure a safe and encouraging environment where children are engaged with their educational goals. Per the Notre Dame AmeriCorps Volunteer mission, the NDMVA member will have the goal of encouraging student engagement in learning by supporting students’ individual progress. The AmeriCorps member must be willing to adapt to an evolving environment as COVID-19 presents new challenges to the Watsonville community, and be able to collaborate positively with adults and youth.

Because half-year NDMVA members are expected to fulfill 900 hours of combined service and training over the course of their 6-month program, the member is expected to be serving at school 35-40 hours/week on average. The member will be released from their on-site duties to participate in on-going team trainings (biweekly on Friday mornings) and periodic NDMVA team activities and service projects as overseen by their Site Director, including a 3-day conference outside of Baltimore, Maryland.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Encourage school engagement among K-5 students by supporting students with small group and individual academic support

● Provide support to students who are struggling academically

● Along with staff, ensure that planned activities, hygiene and safety standards have been followed

● Supervision of students in small and large groups

● Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching

● Ensure all District policies and state regulations are met

● Ensure a healthy learning environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of students

● Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement

● Collaborate with Site Supervisor to address challenges and advance toward goals

● Maintain an open channel of communication with After School Program staff and select administrative staff

● Engage students during homework and enrichment activities

REPRESENTATIVE KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

● Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.

● High energy, ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.

● Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques, child abuse reporting, and de-escalation techniques.

● Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

● Mandated Reporter Training must be completed at beginning of Service

● Must clear full background check and must pass TB screening.

● Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.

Applicants should also possess:

• The willingness to spend a year in the service of others.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be flexible, adaptive, and work on a team.
• U.S. citizenship or be a lawful permanent resident.
• Commitment to serve as a full-time member for 11 months
• We invite applications from individuals who are over 18. A high school diploma is required unless the applicant is enrolled in a GED program while serving and completes his or her GED by the end of the year of service.

Benefits:

• Housing assistance-- access to subsidized housing rentals only $400/mo!
• Living Allowance of $25,500 for full time, 1700 hr service. (1062 biweekly, pre-tax)
• Forbearance of eligible student loans during the year of service
• Segal Education Award and CA for All Education Award, summing $10,000 pre-tax
• Healthcare and childcare, if eligible

Benefits:

Health insurance
Professional development assistance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $2,318.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All activities are following CDC and local guidelines for COVID 19.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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