AmeriCorps Youth Mentor & College Readiness Coach

AmeriCorps; New York (NY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Living Allowance

Stipend

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps is seeking a Program Assistant AmeriCorps Member to support Dream Scholars and their families. The role involves mentoring students, planning and leading academic and enrichment activities, tutoring, and coordinating with volunteers and staff.

You will engage parents, help develop college and career readiness opportunities, and maintain student records to track progress. This is a part-time position with living allowance and education award eligibility.

Qualifications

• Mentor students and families as part of AmeriCorps programming.
• Experience in tutoring or mentoring is preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor an assigned caseload of 15–25 Dream Scholars.
• Plan and lead in-school and after-school activities.
• Tutor students one-on-one or in small groups; push into classrooms.

Skills

Counseling

Communications

Community Organization

Computers/Technology

Conflict Resolution

Education

Leadership

Public Speaking

Teaching/Tutoring

Youth Development

General Skills

Non-Profit Management

Social Services

Education

College degree

Job description

AmeriCorps is seeking a Program Assistant AmeriCorps Member to support Dream Scholars and their families. The role involves mentoring students, planning and leading academic and enrichment activities, tutoring, and coordinating with volunteers and staff.

You will engage parents, help develop college and career readiness opportunities, and maintain student records to track progress. This is a part-time position with living allowance and education award eligibility.