NEED $10,000 FOR COLLEGE?? Join us at www.bayac.org to make an impact on Bay Area youth while also earning money toward your own educational goals!

Please use this link to apply: https://www.tfaforms.com/281860

What is BAYAC?

BAYAC AmeriCorps collaborates with schools and community-based organizations to serve youth and families in the San Francisco Bay Area. As part of AmeriCorps, BAYAC Members commit to a full-time (40 hours/week) term of service in the Bay Area's most high-need communities, working to provide youth with opportunities for meaningful engagement, skill building, and emotional and social development. This is a paid work experience program for folks who are looking to advance their career working with youth and in the field of education. We are hiring folks to serve as after-school educators, classroom aides, academic coaches & mentors, tutors, health educators, case managers, and enrichment activities coordinators.

In San Francisco we are partnering with organizations and schools such as 18 Reasons, Youth Art Exchange, 826 Valencia, Mission Graduates, New School of San Francisco, YMCA of San Francisco/ KIPP Bayview Academy and Huckleberry Youth Programs.

Position duties may include:

• Support students/youth in developing the skills they need to be successful in school and life
• Provide homework and academic support for program participants at school sites
• Provide case management, referrals, and independent living skills for clients at community based sites
• Plan and facilitate youth focused lesson plans and activities
• Promote a safe and positive learning environment
• Actively supervise and ensure student/youth safety at all times
• Model positive attitudes, behaviors, and language
• Communicate regularly with the site coordinator and regional supervisor
• Maintain accurate attendance records and reporting procedures
• Attend and participate in weekly training and cohort meetings

Gain experience and skills:

• Work full time in diverse and vibrant Bay Area communities
• Work within the education and nonprofit sectors
• Develop basic teaching skills, including curriculum development, behavior management practices and public speaking/facilitation
• Make lasting connections with fellow service minded community members
• Build confidence in public speaking
• Acquire concrete workplace skills
• Develop personal and professional goals with guidance and support
• Promote meaningful community partnerships
• Become part of a large alumni network

Timeline: Service cohorts begin August 2023 and serve until July 2024 for 1700-hour members.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or a lawful permanent resident of the United States
• At least 17 years old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) and commit to an 11-month term of service
• Successful completion of TB test and Live Scan/fingerprinting (upon hire)
• Prefer to have 48 college credits completed
• Prefer bilingual in Spanish/English, not required

Benefits

• $2,100 monthly living stipend
• $10,000 (1700-hour member) education award upon completion of term
• Health care benefits
• Student loan forbearance for qualifying loans
• Childcare assistance (if eligible)