AmeriCorps Academic Specialist - Housing & Education Award

AmeriCorps; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Childcare assistance

Education Award or End of Service Stipend

Health Coverage

Job summary

A community service program in Sitka, Alaska, is seeking an Academic Specialist to support students through tutoring, mentoring, and social-emotional guidance. The ideal candidate is a college graduate with strong communication skills and flexibility to adapt to student needs. Responsibilities include developing interventions, assisting with credit recovery, and engaging in community-based activities. Members enjoy benefits like housing and childcare assistance. Applications accepted from March 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be adaptable to student needs and demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Experience in tutoring or mentoring is essential.
• Willingness to participate in a collaborative work environment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support students identified as academically or socially struggling.
• Develop targeted interventions and build relationships with students and families.
• Assist with credit recovery and provide after-school support.

Skills

Effective communication

Flexibility

Mentoring

Tutoring

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Education

College graduate

Job description

A community service program in Sitka, Alaska, is seeking an Academic Specialist to support students through tutoring, mentoring, and social-emotional guidance. The ideal candidate is a college graduate with strong communication skills and flexibility to adapt to student needs. Responsibilities include developing interventions, assisting with credit recovery, and engaging in community-based activities. Members enjoy benefits like housing and childcare assistance. Applications accepted from March 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027.