Hands On Atlanta Student Support Coach (AmeriCorps)

Hands On Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 22,342 - 26,761; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living stipend

Education award

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Hands On Atlanta is looking for AmeriCorps members committed to serving full-time for 10 months, mentoring students in emotional and academic growth. The position involves coaching students and providing essential behavioral support to enhance their competencies.

Members will receive a living stipend of $2,200 and an educational award after successfully completing the service. Additional benefits include health insurance and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Commitment to completing 1,700 hours of full-time service over 10 months.
• Able to clear a NSOPW check.
• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, or Lawful Permanent Residents.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor students in emotional literacy and academic growth.
• Provide behavioral interventions to enhance student’s SEL competencies.
• Foster relationships with students, teachers, and school officials.

Skills

Education/childcare experience

Ability to clear state and federal background checks

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma

Some college preferred

Job description

Overview

Wait, so what is AmeriCorps? AmeriCorps, often referred to as “the domestic Peace Corps” is a national service program in which individuals dedicate their time to improving lives and fostering civic engagement. Hands On Atlanta’s AmeriCorps program is a 10‑month commitment where members serve in elementary, middle schools, and high schools. Over the 10‑month period (August–May), members serve full‑time and receive a semi‑monthly living stipend and an education award once their service term is complete.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor a caseload of elementary, middle school, or high school students and facilitate activities centered around emotional literacy, academic growth, and community engagement.
• Conduct checks with caseload students to provide guidance in their development of Casel’s SEL competencies, including self‑awareness, conflict resolution, communication, and resource utilization.
• Provide behavioral interventions and support to students ultimately enhancing student’s SEL competencies and preserving their time in class.
• Debrief caseload student needs with school staff and Culture team at least once a week; collect teacher observations, discuss behavior management strategies, etc.
• Foster meaningful and productive relationships with students, teachers, guidance counselors, social workers, school officials, and parents.
• Be an engaged member of the Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps cohort and service leader at your host school.

Requirements

• Able to commit to completing 1,700 hours of full‑time service over 10 months.
• Have a high school diploma.
• Education/childcare experience.
• Some college preferred.
• Able to clear state and federal background checks.
• Able to clear a NSOPW check.
• Reliable transportation as AmeriCorps members work on‑site in schools.
• Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Nationals or Lawful Permanent Resident.

Benefits

• Full‑time members will receive a living stipend of $2,200 and an education award of $7,395 after successfully completing the 1,700 hours of service.
• Members also receive health, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the member.
• AmeriCorps members, if eligible, are encouraged to apply for food benefits (SNAP/EBT) while they are in service.
• Members may apply for loan forbearance on federal loans that qualify.
• All members receive extensive, ongoing training to support their development, including mentorship from Hands On Atlanta staff and corporate and community leaders; community building activities; robust educational and professional development training.