Job description
This position is part of the Lyndon Economic opportunity AmeriCorps Program (LEAP). LEAP is a national service program that places AmeriCorps members with non-profit organizations throughout the Northeast Kingdom (NEK) of Vermont to support those organizations in expanding their services that many communities rely on. LEAP supports their members in their path to educational and career attainment through direct service, on-going trainings, and professional development opportunities offered during the service year. The mission of Kingdom East Afterschool Programs (KEAP) is to engage students in hands-on, active, project-based learning opportunities designed to improve academic, social, and 21st Century skills through out-of-school activities. The Elementary School Outdoor Enrichment Instructor leads nature exploration and other outdoor enrichment activities. This position is in charge of leading students, and serves under the supervision of the KEAP Program Director on a daily basis. This is a Quarter Time service position requiring the completion of 450 service hours, requiring about 15 hours per week. Compensation: living allowance of $4,000 (pre-tax) paid bi-weekly during service term. Upon successful completion of term, Education Award of $1,718.25 (pre-tax). Other benefits include training opportunities and professional development.
Member Duties : -Plan and develop STEAM programming with the supervision of the Program Director; -Coordinate with community enrichment providers to ensure organized and streamlined programming at different school sites; -Lead engaging programs for groups of up to 10 students; -Interact and engage appropriately with small groups of middle school students after school; -Maintain appropriate communication with students, teachers, parents, and afterschool staff; -Understand and maintain required confidentiality regarding the work environment, students, staff, and families; -Use telephone, laptop, and assist with required data collection; -Follow verbal and written instructions from Program Director and Site Coordinators; -Develop student leadership opportunities (teaching, mentoring, tutoring); -Recruit community volunteers to complement and increase STEAM programming; -Assist with developing a new middle school STEM early release program for early release Fridays.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Education , Children/Youth .
Education , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring , Environment , Leadership , Youth Development , Fine Arts/Crafts .
Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring , Environment , Leadership , Youth Development , Fine Arts/Crafts .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
LEAP- QT STEAM Enrichment Instructor with KEAP
Program Start/End Date
04/01/2023 - 08/31/2023
Work Schedule
Part Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
VERMONT
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 01/18/2023 To 05/30/2023
Contact
Hannah Nelson
1001 College Rd
Lyndonville VT 05851
802-626-6638
hannah.nelson@northernvermont.edu
www.leapinthenek.com
Listing ID
72675
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